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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.76, 33,353.54 and 10,538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.76, 33,353.54 and 10,538.08 is: 15,814.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.76 : 33,353.54 = 10,538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.76/33,353.54 = 10,538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.76x = 33,353.54 × 10,538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.76x = 351,482,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,482,272.80/22,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,814.90

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