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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.71, 33,615.12 and 11,179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.71, 33,615.12 and 11,179.53 is: 16,743.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.71 : 33,615.12 = 11,179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.71/33,615.12 = 11,179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.71x = 33,615.12 × 11,179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.71x = 375,801,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,801,242.49/22,444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,743.42

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