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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,263.40, 33,416.70 and 11,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,263.40, 33,416.70 and 11,182.60 is: 16,784.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,263.40 : 33,416.70 = 11,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,263.40/33,416.70 = 11,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,263.40x = 33,416.70 × 11,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,263.40x = 373,685,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,685,589.42/22,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,784.75

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