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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.20, 33,290.34 and 11,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.20, 33,290.34 and 11,803.24 is: 17,712.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.20 : 33,290.34 = 11,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.20/33,290.34 = 11,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.20x = 33,290.34 × 11,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.20x = 392,933,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,933,872.70/22,184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.33

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