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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,259.24, 33,340.34 and 11,146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,259.24, 33,340.34 and 11,146.55 is: 16,695.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,259.24 : 33,340.34 = 11,146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,259.24/33,340.34 = 11,146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,259.24x = 33,340.34 × 11,146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,259.24x = 371,629,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,629,544.39/22,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.52

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