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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.43, 33,462.23 and 11,057.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.43, 33,462.23 and 11,057.73 is: 16,581.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.43 : 33,462.23 = 11,057.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.43/33,462.23 = 11,057.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.43x = 33,462.23 × 11,057.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.43x = 370,016,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,016,249.25/22,315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,581.19

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