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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.65, 33,232.63 and 11,083.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.65, 33,232.63 and 11,083.43 is: 16,611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.65 : 33,232.63 = 11,083.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.65/33,232.63 = 11,083.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.65x = 33,232.63 × 11,083.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.65x = 368,331,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,331,472.90/22,173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,611.22

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