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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,499.21, 33,727.76 and 10,012.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,499.21, 33,727.76 and 10,012.45 is: 15,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,499.21 : 33,727.76 = 10,012.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,499.21/33,727.76 = 10,012.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,499.21x = 33,727.76 × 10,012.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,499.21x = 337,697,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,697,341.97/22,499.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,009.30

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