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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,240.08, 33,366.96 and 11,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,240.08, 33,366.96 and 11,844 is: 17,769.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,240.08 : 33,366.96 = 11,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,240.08/33,366.96 = 11,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,240.08x = 33,366.96 × 11,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,240.08x = 395,198,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,198,274.24/22,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,769.64

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