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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,327.20, 33,481.08 and 11,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,327.20, 33,481.08 and 11,226.96 is: 16,835.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,327.20 : 33,481.08 = 11,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,327.20/33,481.08 = 11,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,327.20x = 33,481.08 × 11,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,327.20x = 375,890,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,890,745.92/22,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,835.55

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