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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,052.72, 33,082.76 and 10,218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,052.72, 33,082.76 and 10,218.35 is: 15,329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,052.72 : 33,082.76 = 10,218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,052.72/33,082.76 = 10,218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,052.72x = 33,082.76 × 10,218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,052.72x = 338,051,328.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,051,328.90/22,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.23

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