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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.28, 33,356.52 and 11,726.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.28, 33,356.52 and 11,726.32 is: 17,555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.28 : 33,356.52 = 11,726.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.28/33,356.52 = 11,726.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.28x = 33,356.52 × 11,726.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.28x = 391,149,227.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,149,227.61/22,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.06

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