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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,217.96, 33,305.68 and 11,113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,217.96, 33,305.68 and 11,113.47 is: 16,659.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,217.96 : 33,305.68 = 11,113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,217.96/33,305.68 = 11,113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,217.96x = 33,305.68 × 11,113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,217.96x = 370,141,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,141,689.40/22,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,659.57

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