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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,666.60, 33,983.70 and 10,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,666.60, 33,983.70 and 10,176.40 is: 15,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,666.60 : 33,983.70 = 10,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,666.60/33,983.70 = 10,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,666.60x = 33,983.70 × 10,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,666.60x = 345,831,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,831,724.68/22,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.33

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