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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,243.17, 33,368.40 and 10,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,243.17, 33,368.40 and 10,550.01 is: 15,826.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,243.17 : 33,368.40 = 10,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,243.17/33,368.40 = 10,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,243.17x = 33,368.40 × 10,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,243.17x = 352,036,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,036,953.68/22,243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,826.74

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