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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.28, 33,984.72 and 10,173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.28, 33,984.72 and 10,173.58 is: 15,255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.28 : 33,984.72 = 10,173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.28/33,984.72 = 10,173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.28x = 33,984.72 × 10,173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.28x = 345,746,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,746,267.70/22,664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.12

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