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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.86, 33,238.71 and 11,061.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.86, 33,238.71 and 11,061.54 is: 16,589.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.86 : 33,238.71 = 11,061.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.86/33,238.71 = 11,061.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.86x = 33,238.71 × 11,061.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.86x = 367,671,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,671,320.21/22,162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,589.53

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