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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,257.74, 33,338.08 and 11,145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,257.74, 33,338.08 and 11,145.04 is: 16,693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,257.74 : 33,338.08 = 11,145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,257.74/33,338.08 = 11,145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,257.74x = 33,338.08 × 11,145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,257.74x = 371,554,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,554,353.24/22,257.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,693.27

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