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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.55, 33,281.28 and 7,398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.55, 33,281.28 and 7,398.14 is: 11,096.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.55 : 33,281.28 = 7,398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.55/33,281.28 = 7,398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.55x = 33,281.28 × 7,398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.55x = 246,219,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,219,402.41/22,189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,096.19

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