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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,185.97, 33,275.35 and 7,395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,185.97, 33,275.35 and 7,395.01 is: 11,091.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,185.97 : 33,275.35 = 7,395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,185.97/33,275.35 = 7,395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,185.97x = 33,275.35 × 7,395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,185.97x = 246,071,546.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,071,546.00/22,185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,091.31

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