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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.70, 33,985.83 and 10,821.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.70, 33,985.83 and 10,821.51 is: 16,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.70 : 33,985.83 = 10,821.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.70/33,985.83 = 10,821.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.70x = 33,985.83 × 10,821.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.70x = 367,777,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,777,999.20/22,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,235.50

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