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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.24, 33,408.87 and 10,608.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,287.24, 33,408.87 and 10,608.66 is: 15,902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,287.24 : 33,408.87 = 10,608.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,287.24/33,408.87 = 10,608.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,287.24x = 33,408.87 × 10,608.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,287.24x = 354,423,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,423,342.81/22,287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,902.52

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