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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,086.88, 33,137.52 and 10,401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,086.88, 33,137.52 and 10,401.28 is: 15,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,086.88 : 33,137.52 = 10,401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,086.88/33,137.52 = 10,401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,086.88x = 33,137.52 × 10,401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,086.88x = 344,672,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,672,624.03/22,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,605.31

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