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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,029.70, 33,044.61 and 15,485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,029.70, 33,044.61 and 15,485.16 is: 23,227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,029.70 : 33,044.61 = 15,485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,029.70/33,044.61 = 15,485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,029.70x = 33,044.61 × 15,485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,029.70x = 511,701,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,701,072.99/22,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,227.78

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