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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,388.38, 33,554.89 and 11,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,388.38, 33,554.89 and 11,298.24 is: 16,933.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,388.38 : 33,554.89 = 11,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,388.38/33,554.89 = 11,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,388.38x = 33,554.89 × 11,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,388.38x = 379,111,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,111,312.53/22,388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,933.39

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