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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,416.37, 33,596.84 and 11,326.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,416.37, 33,596.84 and 11,326.21 is: 16,975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,416.37 : 33,596.84 = 11,326.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,416.37/33,596.84 = 11,326.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,416.37x = 33,596.84 × 11,326.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,416.37x = 380,524,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,524,865.18/22,416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.31

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