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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,011.20, 32,999.52 and 15,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,011.20, 32,999.52 and 15,064.64 is: 22,585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,011.20 : 32,999.52 = 15,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,011.20/32,999.52 = 15,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,011.20x = 32,999.52 × 15,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,011.20x = 497,125,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,125,888.97/22,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,585.13

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