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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.55, 33,356.32 and 10,544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.55, 33,356.32 and 10,544.39 is: 15,816.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.55 : 33,356.32 = 10,544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.55/33,356.32 = 10,544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.55x = 33,356.32 × 10,544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.55x = 351,722,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,722,047.04/22,237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,816.58

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