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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,226.76, 33,356.54 and 10,540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,226.76, 33,356.54 and 10,540.08 is: 15,817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,226.76 : 33,356.54 = 10,540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,226.76/33,356.54 = 10,540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,226.76x = 33,356.54 × 10,540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,226.76x = 351,580,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,580,600.12/22,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,817.90

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