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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.01, 33,262.59 and 11,064.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.01, 33,262.59 and 11,064.29 is: 16,599.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.01 : 33,262.59 = 11,064.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.01/33,262.59 = 11,064.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.01x = 33,262.59 × 11,064.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.01x = 368,026,941.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,026,941.91/22,171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,599.47

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