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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,261.74, 33,402.54 and 11,729.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,261.74, 33,402.54 and 11,729.22 is: 17,599.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,261.74 : 33,402.54 = 11,729.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,261.74/33,402.54 = 11,729.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,261.74x = 33,402.54 × 11,729.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,261.74x = 391,785,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,785,740.22/22,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,599.06

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