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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,016.70, 32,966.72 and 11,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,016.70, 32,966.72 and 11,606.58 is: 17,379.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,016.70 : 32,966.72 = 11,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,016.70/32,966.72 = 11,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,016.70x = 32,966.72 × 11,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,016.70x = 382,630,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,630,873.02/22,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,379.12

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