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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,152.26, 33,240.81 and 11,763.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,152.26, 33,240.81 and 11,763.74 is: 17,652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,152.26 : 33,240.81 = 11,763.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,152.26/33,240.81 = 11,763.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,152.26x = 33,240.81 × 11,763.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,152.26x = 391,036,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,036,246.23/22,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,652.21

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