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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,566.51, 33,830.33 and 10,887.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,566.51, 33,830.33 and 10,887.93 is: 16,322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,566.51 : 33,830.33 = 10,887.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,566.51/33,830.33 = 10,887.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,566.51x = 33,830.33 × 10,887.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,566.51x = 368,342,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,342,210.48/22,566.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,322.52

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