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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,617.78, 33,881.31 and 11,524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,617.78, 33,881.31 and 11,524.02 is: 17,262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,617.78 : 33,881.31 = 11,524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,617.78/33,881.31 = 11,524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,617.78x = 33,881.31 × 11,524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,617.78x = 390,448,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,448,894.07/22,617.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,262.92

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