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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,272.58, 33,412.92 and 11,186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,272.58, 33,412.92 and 11,186.92 is: 16,782.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,272.58 : 33,412.92 = 11,186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,272.58/33,412.92 = 11,186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,272.58x = 33,412.92 × 11,186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,272.58x = 373,787,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,787,663.01/22,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,782.41

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