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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,196.98, 33,304.20 and 10,520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,196.98, 33,304.20 and 10,520.02 is: 15,784.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,196.98 : 33,304.20 = 10,520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,196.98/33,304.20 = 10,520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,196.98x = 33,304.20 × 10,520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,196.98x = 350,360,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,360,850.08/22,196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,784.17

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