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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.70, 32,998.77 and 15,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.70, 32,998.77 and 15,064.14 is: 22,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.70 : 32,998.77 = 15,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.70/32,998.77 = 15,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.70x = 32,998.77 × 15,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.70x = 497,098,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,098,091.11/22,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,584.38

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