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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,286.94, 33,377.12 and 11,158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,286.94, 33,377.12 and 11,158.62 is: 16,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,286.94 : 33,377.12 = 11,158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,286.94/33,377.12 = 11,158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,286.94x = 33,377.12 × 11,158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,286.94x = 372,442,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,442,598.77/22,286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,711.25

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