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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,366.64, 33,549.96 and 10,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,366.64, 33,549.96 and 10,040.24 is: 15,060.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,366.64 : 33,549.96 = 10,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,366.64/33,549.96 = 10,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,366.64x = 33,549.96 × 10,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,366.64x = 336,849,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,849,650.39/22,366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,060.36

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