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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.80, 33,262.92 and 11,079.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.80, 33,262.92 and 11,079.84 is: 16,608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.80 : 33,262.92 = 11,079.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.80/33,262.92 = 11,079.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.80x = 33,262.92 × 11,079.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.80x = 368,547,831.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,547,831.53/22,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.88

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