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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,272.12, 33,419.52 and 10,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,272.12, 33,419.52 and 10,585.44 is: 15,883.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,272.12 : 33,419.52 = 10,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,272.12/33,419.52 = 10,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,272.12x = 33,419.52 × 10,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,272.12x = 353,760,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,760,323.79/22,272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,883.55

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