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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,351.96, 33,537.12 and 10,657.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,351.96, 33,537.12 and 10,657.72 is: 15,990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,351.96 : 33,537.12 = 10,657.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,351.96/33,537.12 = 10,657.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,351.96x = 33,537.12 × 10,657.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,351.96x = 357,429,296.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,429,296.47/22,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.96

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