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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.51, 33,261.84 and 11,063.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.51, 33,261.84 and 11,063.79 is: 16,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.51 : 33,261.84 = 11,063.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.51/33,261.84 = 11,063.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.51x = 33,261.84 × 11,063.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.51x = 368,002,012.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,002,012.77/22,170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.72

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