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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.30, 33,263.52 and 10,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.30, 33,263.52 and 10,326 is: 15,488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.30 : 33,263.52 = 10,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.30/33,263.52 = 10,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.30x = 33,263.52 × 10,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.30x = 343,479,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,479,107.52/22,176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,488.57

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