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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,178.08, 33,274.44 and 10,489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,178.08, 33,274.44 and 10,489.80 is: 15,738.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,178.08 : 33,274.44 = 10,489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,178.08/33,274.44 = 10,489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,178.08x = 33,274.44 × 10,489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,178.08x = 349,042,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,042,220.71/22,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,738.16

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