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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.46, 33,224.90 and 11,062.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.46, 33,224.90 and 11,062.58 is: 16,585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.46 : 33,224.90 = 11,062.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.46/33,224.90 = 11,062.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.46x = 33,224.90 × 11,062.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.46x = 367,553,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,553,114.24/22,161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,585.24

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