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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,671.68, 33,995.82 and 10,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,671.68, 33,995.82 and 10,181 is: 15,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,671.68 : 33,995.82 = 10,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,671.68/33,995.82 = 10,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,671.68x = 33,995.82 × 10,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,671.68x = 346,111,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,111,443.42/22,671.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,266.25

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