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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,246.55, 33,373.53 and 10,553.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,246.55, 33,373.53 and 10,553.39 is: 15,831.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,246.55 : 33,373.53 = 10,553.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,246.55/33,373.53 = 10,553.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,246.55x = 33,373.53 × 10,553.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,246.55x = 352,203,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,203,710.90/22,246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,831.84

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