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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,015.62, 33,028.83 and 10,315.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,015.62, 33,028.83 and 10,315.17 is: 15,475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,015.62 : 33,028.83 = 10,315.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,015.62/33,028.83 = 10,315.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,015.62x = 33,028.83 × 10,315.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,015.62x = 340,697,996.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,697,996.35/22,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.29

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