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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,526, 33,794.08 and 10,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,526, 33,794.08 and 10,214 is: 15,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,526 : 33,794.08 = 10,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,526/33,794.08 = 10,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,526x = 33,794.08 × 10,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,526x = 345,172,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,172,733.12/22,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,323.30

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