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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,026.74, 33,029.34 and 15,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,026.74, 33,029.34 and 15,366.44 is: 23,042.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,026.74 : 33,029.34 = 15,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,026.74/33,029.34 = 15,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,026.74x = 33,029.34 × 15,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,026.74x = 507,543,371.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,543,371.35/22,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.15

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