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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,658.52, 33,998.93 and 10,187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,658.52, 33,998.93 and 10,187.36 is: 15,286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,658.52 : 33,998.93 = 10,187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,658.52/33,998.93 = 10,187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,658.52x = 33,998.93 × 10,187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,658.52x = 346,359,118.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,359,118.59/22,658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,286.04

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