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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,014.84, 32,996.82 and 10,143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,014.84, 32,996.82 and 10,143.79 is: 15,203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014.84 : 32,996.82 = 10,143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014.84/32,996.82 = 10,143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014.84x = 32,996.82 × 10,143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014.84x = 334,712,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,712,892.03/22,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,203.97

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