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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,245.17, 33,371.40 and 10,552.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,245.17, 33,371.40 and 10,552.01 is: 15,829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,245.17 : 33,371.40 = 10,552.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,245.17/33,371.40 = 10,552.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,245.17x = 33,371.40 × 10,552.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,245.17x = 352,135,346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,135,346.51/22,245.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.74

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