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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,267.97, 33,396.70 and 10,429.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,267.97, 33,396.70 and 10,429.88 is: 15,642.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,267.97 : 33,396.70 = 10,429.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,267.97/33,396.70 = 10,429.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,267.97x = 33,396.70 × 10,429.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,267.97x = 348,323,573.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,323,573.40/22,267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.36

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