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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,172.20, 33,230.52 and 11,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,172.20, 33,230.52 and 11,081.96 is: 16,609.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,172.20 : 33,230.52 = 11,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,172.20/33,230.52 = 11,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,172.20x = 33,230.52 × 11,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,172.20x = 368,259,293.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,259,293.42/22,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.06

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