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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.64, 33,505.70 and 11,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.64, 33,505.70 and 11,237.28 is: 16,856.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.64 : 33,505.70 = 11,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.64/33,505.70 = 11,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.64x = 33,505.70 × 11,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.64x = 376,512,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,512,932.50/22,336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.29

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