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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.29, 33,278.03 and 6,985.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.29, 33,278.03 and 6,985.55 is: 10,478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.29 : 33,278.03 = 6,985.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.29/33,278.03 = 6,985.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.29x = 33,278.03 × 6,985.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.29x = 232,465,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,465,342.47/22,184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,478.83

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