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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,358.96, 33,542.64 and 10,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,358.96, 33,542.64 and 10,673 is: 16,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,358.96 : 33,542.64 = 10,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,358.96/33,542.64 = 10,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,358.96x = 33,542.64 × 10,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,358.96x = 358,000,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,000,596.72/22,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.50

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