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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.52, 33,338.14 and 10,527.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.52, 33,338.14 and 10,527.72 is: 15,799.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.52 : 33,338.14 = 10,527.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.52/33,338.14 = 10,527.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.52x = 33,338.14 × 10,527.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.52x = 350,974,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,974,603.24/22,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,799.33

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