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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,238.55, 33,357.82 and 10,545.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,238.55, 33,357.82 and 10,545.39 is: 15,818.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,238.55 : 33,357.82 = 10,545.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,238.55/33,357.82 = 10,545.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,238.55x = 33,357.82 × 10,545.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,238.55x = 351,771,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,771,221.45/22,238.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,818.08

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