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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,285.94, 33,375.62 and 11,157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,285.94, 33,375.62 and 11,157.62 is: 16,709.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,285.94 : 33,375.62 = 11,157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,285.94/33,375.62 = 11,157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,285.94x = 33,375.62 × 11,157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,285.94x = 372,392,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,392,346.24/22,285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,709.75

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