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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,220.96, 33,301.84 and 10,959.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,220.96, 33,301.84 and 10,959.08 is: 16,424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,220.96 : 33,301.84 = 10,959.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,220.96/33,301.84 = 10,959.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,220.96x = 33,301.84 × 10,959.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,220.96x = 364,957,528.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,957,528.71/22,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,424.02

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