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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,498.67, 33,752.10 and 11,259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,498.67, 33,752.10 and 11,259.89 is: 16,891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,498.67 : 33,752.10 = 11,259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,498.67/33,752.10 = 11,259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,498.67x = 33,752.10 × 11,259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,498.67x = 380,044,764.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,044,764.51/22,498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,891.88

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