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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.03, 33,349.72 and 11,701.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.03, 33,349.72 and 11,701.68 is: 17,559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.03 : 33,349.72 = 11,701.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.03/33,349.72 = 11,701.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.03x = 33,349.72 × 11,701.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.03x = 390,247,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,247,751.53/22,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,559.72

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