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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.78, 33,272.62 and 11,082.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.78, 33,272.62 and 11,082.36 is: 16,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.78 : 33,272.62 = 11,082.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.78/33,272.62 = 11,082.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.78x = 33,272.62 × 11,082.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.78x = 368,739,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,739,152.98/22,174.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,628.76

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