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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.21, 33,983.13 and 10,172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.21, 33,983.13 and 10,172.52 is: 15,253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.21 : 33,983.13 = 10,172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.21/33,983.13 = 10,172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.21x = 33,983.13 × 10,172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.21x = 345,694,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,694,069.59/22,663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,253.54

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