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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,427.44, 33,661.91 and 11,341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,427.44, 33,661.91 and 11,341.91 is: 17,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,427.44 : 33,661.91 = 11,341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,427.44/33,661.91 = 11,341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,427.44x = 33,661.91 × 11,341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,427.44x = 381,790,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,790,466.16/22,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.37

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