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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.88, 33,405.48 and 11,029.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.88, 33,405.48 and 11,029.46 is: 16,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.88 : 33,405.48 = 11,029.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.88/33,405.48 = 11,029.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.88x = 33,405.48 × 11,029.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.88x = 368,444,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,444,266.78/22,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,535.60

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