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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.42, 33,511.92 and 11,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.42, 33,511.92 and 11,237.80 is: 16,860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.42 : 33,511.92 = 11,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.42/33,511.92 = 11,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.42x = 33,511.92 × 11,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.42x = 376,600,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,600,254.58/22,336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.37

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