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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,265.89, 33,396.49 and 11,731.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,265.89, 33,396.49 and 11,731.67 is: 17,596.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,265.89 : 33,396.49 = 11,731.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,265.89/33,396.49 = 11,731.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,265.89x = 33,396.49 × 11,731.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,265.89x = 391,796,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,796,599.84/22,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,596.27

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