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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.72, 33,328.70 and 10,555.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.72, 33,328.70 and 10,555.14 is: 15,822.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.72 : 33,328.70 = 10,555.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.72/33,328.70 = 10,555.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.72x = 33,328.70 × 10,555.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.72x = 351,789,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,789,094.52/22,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,822.32

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