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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,279.98, 33,401.46 and 11,744.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,279.98, 33,401.46 and 11,744.11 is: 17,606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,279.98 : 33,401.46 = 11,744.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,279.98/33,401.46 = 11,744.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,279.98x = 33,401.46 × 11,744.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,279.98x = 392,270,420.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,270,420.40/22,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,606.41

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