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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,591.02, 33,871.76 and 10,893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,591.02, 33,871.76 and 10,893.18 is: 16,332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,591.02 : 33,871.76 = 10,893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,591.02/33,871.76 = 10,893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,591.02x = 33,871.76 × 10,893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,591.02x = 368,971,178.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,971,178.60/22,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,332.65

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