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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,683.42, 33,995.52 and 11,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,683.42, 33,995.52 and 11,580.72 is: 17,355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,683.42 : 33,995.52 = 11,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,683.42/33,995.52 = 11,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,683.42x = 33,995.52 × 11,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,683.42x = 393,692,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,692,598.37/22,683.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,355.96

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