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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,285.60, 33,407.59 and 11,179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,285.60, 33,407.59 and 11,179.29 is: 16,758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,285.60 : 33,407.59 = 11,179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,285.60/33,407.59 = 11,179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,285.60x = 33,407.59 × 11,179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,285.60x = 373,473,136.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,473,136.81/22,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,758.50

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