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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,436.42, 33,655.91 and 11,330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,436.42, 33,655.91 and 11,330.10 is: 16,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,436.42 : 33,655.91 = 11,330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,436.42/33,655.91 = 11,330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,436.42x = 33,655.91 × 11,330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,436.42x = 381,324,769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,324,769.24/22,436.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.80

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