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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.62, 33,266.19 and 11,079.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.62, 33,266.19 and 11,079.86 is: 16,622.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.62 : 33,266.19 = 11,079.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.62/33,266.19 = 11,079.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.62x = 33,266.19 × 11,079.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.62x = 368,584,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,584,561.60/22,173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.66

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