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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.40, 33,344.70 and 11,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.40, 33,344.70 and 11,279.40 is: 16,923.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.40 : 33,344.70 = 11,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.40/33,344.70 = 11,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.40x = 33,344.70 × 11,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.40x = 376,108,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,108,209.18/22,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,923.97

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