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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,220.96, 33,321.72 and 10,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,220.96, 33,321.72 and 10,537.52 is: 15,801.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,220.96 : 33,321.72 = 10,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,220.96/33,321.72 = 10,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,220.96x = 33,321.72 × 10,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,220.96x = 351,128,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,128,290.93/22,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,801.67

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