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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,215.13, 33,278.06 and 10,539.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,215.13, 33,278.06 and 10,539.61 is: 15,788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,215.13 : 33,278.06 = 10,539.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,215.13/33,278.06 = 10,539.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,215.13x = 33,278.06 × 10,539.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,215.13x = 350,737,721.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,737,721.26/22,215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,788.24

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