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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,458.87, 33,695.60 and 10,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,458.87, 33,695.60 and 10,773 is: 16,163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,458.87 : 33,695.60 = 10,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,458.87/33,695.60 = 10,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,458.87x = 33,695.60 × 10,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,458.87x = 363,002,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,002,644.94/22,458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,163.00

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