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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.82, 33,221.88 and 11,644.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.82, 33,221.88 and 11,644.70 is: 17,455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.82 : 33,221.88 = 11,644.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.82/33,221.88 = 11,644.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.82x = 33,221.88 × 11,644.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.82x = 386,858,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,858,659.93/22,162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,455.30

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