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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.84, 33,238.71 and 11,071.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.84, 33,238.71 and 11,071.41 is: 16,598.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.84 : 33,238.71 = 11,071.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.84/33,238.71 = 11,071.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.84x = 33,238.71 × 11,071.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.84x = 367,999,386.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,999,386.28/22,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.35

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