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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.96, 33,605.42 and 10,575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.96, 33,605.42 and 10,575.89 is: 15,849.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.96 : 33,605.42 = 10,575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.96/33,605.42 = 10,575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.96x = 33,605.42 × 10,575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.96x = 355,407,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,407,269.57/22,423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,849.44

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