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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.80, 33,011.70 and 11,510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.80, 33,011.70 and 11,510.20 is: 17,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.80 : 33,011.70 = 11,510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.80/33,011.70 = 11,510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.80x = 33,011.70 × 11,510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.80x = 379,971,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,971,269.34/22,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.30

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