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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.20, 32,991.48 and 11,623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.20, 32,991.48 and 11,623.08 is: 17,403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.20 : 32,991.48 = 11,623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.20/32,991.48 = 11,623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.20x = 32,991.48 × 11,623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.20x = 383,462,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,462,611.36/22,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,403.85

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