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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,761.92, 34,143.96 and 11,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,761.92, 34,143.96 and 11,061.20 is: 16,592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,761.92 : 34,143.96 = 11,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,761.92/34,143.96 = 11,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,761.92x = 34,143.96 × 11,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,761.92x = 377,673,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,673,170.35/22,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,592.32

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