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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.64, 33,252.48 and 10,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.64, 33,252.48 and 10,473.04 is: 15,716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.64 : 33,252.48 = 10,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.64/33,252.48 = 10,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.64x = 33,252.48 × 10,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.64x = 348,254,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,254,553.14/22,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,716.42

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