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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.97, 33,273.86 and 7,394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.97, 33,273.86 and 7,394.01 is: 11,089.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.97 : 33,273.86 = 7,394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.97/33,273.86 = 7,394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.97x = 33,273.86 × 7,394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.97x = 246,027,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,027,216.61/22,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,089.82

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