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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,168.32, 33,224.72 and 11,078.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,168.32, 33,224.72 and 11,078.12 is: 16,603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,168.32 : 33,224.72 = 11,078.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,168.32/33,224.72 = 11,078.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,168.32x = 33,224.72 × 11,078.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,168.32x = 368,067,435.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,067,435.13/22,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,603.31

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