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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,082.52, 33,108.80 and 11,236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,082.52, 33,108.80 and 11,236.61 is: 16,847.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,082.52 : 33,108.80 = 11,236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,082.52/33,108.80 = 11,236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,082.52x = 33,108.80 × 11,236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,082.52x = 372,030,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,030,451.44/22,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.28

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