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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.58, 33,406.92 and 11,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.58, 33,406.92 and 11,182.92 is: 16,776.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.58 : 33,406.92 = 11,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.58/33,406.92 = 11,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.58x = 33,406.92 × 11,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.58x = 373,586,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,586,913.81/22,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,776.41

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