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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,371, 33,556.77 and 10,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,371, 33,556.77 and 10,059 is: 15,088.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,371 : 33,556.77 = 10,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,371/33,556.77 = 10,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,371x = 33,556.77 × 10,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,371x = 337,547,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,547,549.43/22,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,088.62

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