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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,041.36, 33,049.88 and 11,485.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,041.36, 33,049.88 and 11,485.03 is: 17,221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,041.36 : 33,049.88 = 11,485.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,041.36/33,049.88 = 11,485.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,041.36x = 33,049.88 × 11,485.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,041.36x = 379,578,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,578,863.30/22,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,221.21

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