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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,217.80, 33,272.70 and 11,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,217.80, 33,272.70 and 11,806.60 is: 17,681.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,217.80 : 33,272.70 = 11,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,217.80/33,272.70 = 11,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,217.80x = 33,272.70 × 11,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,217.80x = 392,837,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,837,459.82/22,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,681.20

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