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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,338.51, 33,497.93 and 10,495.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,338.51, 33,497.93 and 10,495.65 is: 15,738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,338.51 : 33,497.93 = 10,495.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,338.51/33,497.93 = 10,495.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,338.51x = 33,497.93 × 10,495.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,338.51x = 351,582,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,582,532.85/22,338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,738.85

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