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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.16, 33,417.98 and 10,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.16, 33,417.98 and 10,436.20 is: 15,652.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.16 : 33,417.98 = 10,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.16/33,417.98 = 10,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.16x = 33,417.98 × 10,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.16x = 348,756,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,756,722.88/22,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,652.54

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