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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,028.70, 33,043.11 and 15,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,028.70, 33,043.11 and 15,484.16 is: 23,226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,028.70 : 33,043.11 = 15,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,028.70/33,043.11 = 15,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,028.70x = 33,043.11 × 15,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,028.70x = 511,644,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,644,802.14/22,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,226.28

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