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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,289.78, 33,420.27 and 11,190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,289.78, 33,420.27 and 11,190.26 is: 16,778.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,289.78 : 33,420.27 = 11,190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,289.78/33,420.27 = 11,190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,289.78x = 33,420.27 × 11,190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,289.78x = 373,981,510.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,981,510.57/22,289.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,778.16

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