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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.36, 33,217.02 and 11,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.36, 33,217.02 and 11,626.20 is: 17,428.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.36 : 33,217.02 = 11,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.36/33,217.02 = 11,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.36x = 33,217.02 × 11,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.36x = 386,187,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,187,717.92/22,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,428.53

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