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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,029.86, 33,034.02 and 15,369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,029.86, 33,034.02 and 15,369.56 is: 23,046.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,029.86 : 33,034.02 = 15,369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,029.86/33,034.02 = 15,369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,029.86x = 33,034.02 × 15,369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,029.86x = 507,718,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,718,352.43/22,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,046.83

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