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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006.60, 33,009.90 and 15,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006.60, 33,009.90 and 15,008.20 is: 22,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006.60 : 33,009.90 = 15,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006.60/33,009.90 = 15,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006.60x = 33,009.90 × 15,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006.60x = 495,419,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,419,181.18/22,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.30

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