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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,279.65, 33,415.29 and 11,183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,279.65, 33,415.29 and 11,183.34 is: 16,772.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,279.65 : 33,415.29 = 11,183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,279.65/33,415.29 = 11,183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,279.65x = 33,415.29 × 11,183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,279.65x = 373,694,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,694,549.27/22,279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,772.91

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