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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,279.83, 33,415.52 and 11,183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,279.83, 33,415.52 and 11,183.51 is: 16,773.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,279.83 : 33,415.52 = 11,183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,279.83/33,415.52 = 11,183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,279.83x = 33,415.52 × 11,183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,279.83x = 373,702,579.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,702,579.08/22,279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,773.13

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