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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.27, 33,983.22 and 10,172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.27, 33,983.22 and 10,172.59 is: 15,253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.27 : 33,983.22 = 10,172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.27/33,983.22 = 10,172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.27x = 33,983.22 × 10,172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.27x = 345,697,363.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,697,363.94/22,663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,253.64

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