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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,595.54, 33,870.87 and 10,728.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,595.54, 33,870.87 and 10,728.45 is: 16,082.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,595.54 : 33,870.87 = 10,728.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,595.54/33,870.87 = 10,728.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,595.54x = 33,870.87 × 10,728.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,595.54x = 363,381,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,381,935.25/22,595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,082.02

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