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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,479.91, 33,707.98 and 11,233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,479.91, 33,707.98 and 11,233.51 is: 16,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,479.91 : 33,707.98 = 11,233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,479.91/33,707.98 = 11,233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,479.91x = 33,707.98 × 11,233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,479.91x = 378,658,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,658,930.41/22,479.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.33

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