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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,292.56, 33,444.24 and 11,171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,292.56, 33,444.24 and 11,171.62 is: 16,760.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,292.56 : 33,444.24 = 11,171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,292.56/33,444.24 = 11,171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,292.56x = 33,444.24 × 11,171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,292.56x = 373,626,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,626,340.47/22,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,760.14

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