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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.18, 33,176.68 and 11,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.18, 33,176.68 and 11,041.27 is: 16,551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.18 : 33,176.68 = 11,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.18/33,176.68 = 11,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.18x = 33,176.68 × 11,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.18x = 366,312,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,312,681.58/22,131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,551.88

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