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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,337.93, 33,507.68 and 11,238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,337.93, 33,507.68 and 11,238.57 is: 16,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,337.93 : 33,507.68 = 11,238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,337.93/33,507.68 = 11,238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,337.93x = 33,507.68 × 11,238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,337.93x = 376,578,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,578,351.02/22,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.25

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