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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.59, 33,377.80 and 10,402.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.59, 33,377.80 and 10,402.15 is: 15,603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.59 : 33,377.80 = 10,402.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.59/33,377.80 = 10,402.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.59x = 33,377.80 × 10,402.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.59x = 347,200,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,200,731.78/22,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,603.42

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