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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,022, 16,533 and 2,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,022, 16,533 and 2,814 is: 4,221

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,022 : 16,533 = 2,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,022/16,533 = 2,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,022x = 16,533 × 2,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,022x = 46,523,862
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,523,862/11,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221

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