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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.56, 33,261.88 and 11,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.56, 33,261.88 and 11,074.20 is: 16,622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.56 : 33,261.88 = 11,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.56/33,261.88 = 11,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.56x = 33,261.88 × 11,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.56x = 368,348,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,348,711.50/22,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.56

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