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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,665.60, 33,994.08 and 10,973.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,665.60, 33,994.08 and 10,973.52 is: 16,458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,665.60 : 33,994.08 = 10,973.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,665.60/33,994.08 = 10,973.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,665.60x = 33,994.08 × 10,973.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,665.60x = 373,034,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,034,716.76/22,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,458.19

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