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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,329.64, 33,470.79 and 10,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,329.64, 33,470.79 and 10,473.40 is: 15,699.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,329.64 : 33,470.79 = 10,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,329.64/33,470.79 = 10,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,329.64x = 33,470.79 × 10,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,329.64x = 350,552,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,552,971.99/22,329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,699.00

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