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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,028.96, 33,043.49 and 15,484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,028.96, 33,043.49 and 15,484.43 is: 23,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,028.96 : 33,043.49 = 15,484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,028.96/33,043.49 = 15,484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,028.96x = 33,043.49 × 15,484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,028.96x = 511,659,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,659,530.44/22,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,226.68

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