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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,418.56, 33,611.36 and 10,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,418.56, 33,611.36 and 10,740 is: 16,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,418.56 : 33,611.36 = 10,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,418.56/33,611.36 = 10,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,418.56x = 33,611.36 × 10,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,418.56x = 360,986,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,986,006.40/22,418.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,102.10

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