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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.58, 33,983.69 and 10,172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.58, 33,983.69 and 10,172.90 is: 15,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.58 : 33,983.69 = 10,172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.58/33,983.69 = 10,172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.58x = 33,983.69 × 10,172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.58x = 345,712,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,712,535.51/22,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.10

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