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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,263.58, 33,408.94 and 11,591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,263.58, 33,408.94 and 11,591.02 is: 17,393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,263.58 : 33,408.94 = 11,591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,263.58/33,408.94 = 11,591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,263.58x = 33,408.94 × 11,591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,263.58x = 387,243,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,243,691.72/22,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,393.59

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