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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.62, 33,357.98 and 11,142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.62, 33,357.98 and 11,142.74 is: 16,704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.62 : 33,357.98 = 11,142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.62/33,357.98 = 11,142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.62x = 33,357.98 × 11,142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.62x = 371,699,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,699,298.07/22,251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,704.37

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