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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.72, 33,397.83 and 10,430.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.72, 33,397.83 and 10,430.63 is: 15,643.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.72 : 33,397.83 = 10,430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.72/33,397.83 = 10,430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.72x = 33,397.83 × 10,430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.72x = 348,360,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,360,355.38/22,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,643.48

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