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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,659.72, 33,977.91 and 10,169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,659.72, 33,977.91 and 10,169.04 is: 15,248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,659.72 : 33,977.91 = 10,169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,659.72/33,977.91 = 10,169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,659.72x = 33,977.91 × 10,169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,659.72x = 345,522,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,522,762.50/22,659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,248.32

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