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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,416.96, 33,632.70 and 10,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,416.96, 33,632.70 and 10,731 is: 16,099.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,416.96 : 33,632.70 = 10,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,416.96/33,632.70 = 10,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,416.96x = 33,632.70 × 10,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,416.96x = 360,912,503.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,912,503.70/22,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,099.98

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