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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,573.46, 33,860.98 and 10,721.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,573.46, 33,860.98 and 10,721.14 is: 16,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,573.46 : 33,860.98 = 10,721.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,573.46/33,860.98 = 10,721.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,573.46x = 33,860.98 × 10,721.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,573.46x = 363,028,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,028,307.12/22,573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,082.09

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