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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,013.01, 32,982.24 and 15,741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,013.01, 32,982.24 and 15,741.18 is: 23,585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,013.01 : 32,982.24 = 15,741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,013.01/32,982.24 = 15,741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,013.01x = 32,982.24 × 15,741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,013.01x = 519,179,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,179,376.64/22,013.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,585.12

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