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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.72, 33,279.39 and 7,391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.72, 33,279.39 and 7,391.76 is: 11,089.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.72 : 33,279.39 = 7,391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.72/33,279.39 = 7,391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.72x = 33,279.39 × 7,391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.72x = 245,993,263.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,993,263.83/22,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,089.41

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