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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,658.28, 33,998.54 and 10,187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,658.28, 33,998.54 and 10,187.10 is: 15,285.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,658.28 : 33,998.54 = 10,187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,658.28/33,998.54 = 10,187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,658.28x = 33,998.54 × 10,187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,658.28x = 346,346,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,346,526.83/22,658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.65

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