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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.83, 33,238.44 and 11,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.83, 33,238.44 and 11,059.56 is: 16,577.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.83 : 33,238.44 = 11,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.83/33,238.44 = 11,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.83x = 33,238.44 × 11,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.83x = 367,602,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,602,521.49/22,174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,577.47

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