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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,016.72, 32,955.96 and 15,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,016.72, 32,955.96 and 15,104.72 is: 22,609.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,016.72 : 32,955.96 = 15,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,016.72/32,955.96 = 15,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,016.72x = 32,955.96 × 15,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,016.72x = 497,790,548.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,790,548.13/22,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,609.66

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