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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,869.72, 34,283.81 and 10,383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,869.72, 34,283.81 and 10,383.01 is: 15,565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,869.72 : 34,283.81 = 10,383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,869.72/34,283.81 = 10,383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,869.72x = 34,283.81 × 10,383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,869.72x = 355,969,120.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,969,120.33/22,869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,565.09

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