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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,183.82, 33,281.01 and 7,190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,183.82, 33,281.01 and 7,190.95 is: 10,788.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,183.82 : 33,281.01 = 7,190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,183.82/33,281.01 = 7,190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,183.82x = 33,281.01 × 7,190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,183.82x = 239,322,078.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,322,078.86/22,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.14

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