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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.24, 33,241 and 11,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.24, 33,241 and 11,089 is: 16,619.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.24 : 33,241 = 11,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.24/33,241 = 11,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.24x = 33,241 × 11,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.24x = 368,609,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,609,449/22,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,619.57

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