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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.23, 33,271.16 and 10,502.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.23, 33,271.16 and 10,502.46 is: 15,747.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.23 : 33,271.16 = 10,502.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.23/33,271.16 = 10,502.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.23x = 33,271.16 × 10,502.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.23x = 349,428,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,428,974.54/22,189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,747.68

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