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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.93, 33,014.16 and 15,800.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.93, 33,014.16 and 15,800.09 is: 23,680.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.93 : 33,014.16 = 15,800.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.93/33,014.16 = 15,800.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.93x = 33,014.16 × 15,800.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.93x = 521,626,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,626,534.20/22,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,680.24

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