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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.38, 34,451.58 and 11,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.38, 34,451.58 and 11,118.24 is: 16,654.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.38 : 34,451.58 = 11,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.38/34,451.58 = 11,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.38x = 34,451.58 × 11,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.38x = 383,040,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,040,934.82/22,999.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,654.40

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