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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.24, 33,238 and 11,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.24, 33,238 and 11,087 is: 16,616.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.24 : 33,238 = 11,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.24/33,238 = 11,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.24x = 33,238 × 11,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.24x = 368,509,706
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,509,706/22,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,616.57

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