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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,465.96, 33,670.35 and 11,941.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,465.96, 33,670.35 and 11,941.02 is: 17,896.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,465.96 : 33,670.35 = 11,941.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,465.96/33,670.35 = 11,941.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,465.96x = 33,670.35 × 11,941.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,465.96x = 402,058,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,058,322.76/22,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,896.34

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