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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,087.41, 33,141.74 and 10,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,087.41, 33,141.74 and 10,995.06 is: 16,497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,087.41 : 33,141.74 = 10,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,087.41/33,141.74 = 10,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,087.41x = 33,141.74 × 10,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,087.41x = 364,395,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,395,550.96/22,087.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,497.89

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