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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,635.71, 33,974.52 and 11,550.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,635.71, 33,974.52 and 11,550.66 is: 17,336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,635.71 : 33,974.52 = 11,550.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,635.71/33,974.52 = 11,550.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,635.71x = 33,974.52 × 11,550.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,635.71x = 392,428,129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,428,129.18/22,635.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,336.68

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