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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,388.10, 33,591.24 and 11,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,388.10, 33,591.24 and 11,298 is: 16,951.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,388.10 : 33,591.24 = 11,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,388.10/33,591.24 = 11,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,388.10x = 33,591.24 × 11,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,388.10x = 379,513,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,513,829.52/22,388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,951.59

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