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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.14, 33,270.96 and 11,641.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.14, 33,270.96 and 11,641.72 is: 17,467.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.14 : 33,270.96 = 11,641.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.14/33,270.96 = 11,641.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.14x = 33,270.96 × 11,641.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.14x = 387,331,073.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,331,073.62/22,174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.69

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