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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,382.64, 33,573.96 and 10,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,382.64, 33,573.96 and 10,056.24 is: 15,084.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,382.64 : 33,573.96 = 10,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,382.64/33,573.96 = 10,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,382.64x = 33,573.96 × 10,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,382.64x = 337,627,799.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,627,799.51/22,382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,084.36

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