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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.54, 33,985.13 and 10,173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.54, 33,985.13 and 10,173.86 is: 15,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.54 : 33,985.13 = 10,173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.54/33,985.13 = 10,173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.54x = 33,985.13 × 10,173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.54x = 345,759,954.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,759,954.70/22,664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.55

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