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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,321.74, 33,483.30 and 11,228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,321.74, 33,483.30 and 11,228.88 is: 16,843.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,321.74 : 33,483.30 = 11,228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,321.74/33,483.30 = 11,228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,321.74x = 33,483.30 × 11,228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,321.74x = 375,979,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,979,957.70/22,321.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.67

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