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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,340.55, 33,511.63 and 11,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,340.55, 33,511.63 and 11,241.20 is: 16,862.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,340.55 : 33,511.63 = 11,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,340.55/33,511.63 = 11,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,340.55x = 33,511.63 × 11,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,340.55x = 376,710,935.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,710,935.16/22,340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.21

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