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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,205.13, 33,263.74 and 11,659.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,205.13, 33,263.74 and 11,659.33 is: 17,465.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,205.13 : 33,263.74 = 11,659.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,205.13/33,263.74 = 11,659.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,205.13x = 33,263.74 × 11,659.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,205.13x = 387,832,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,832,921.69/22,205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,465.92

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