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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,029.96, 33,044.99 and 15,485.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,029.96, 33,044.99 and 15,485.43 is: 23,228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,029.96 : 33,044.99 = 15,485.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,029.96/33,044.99 = 15,485.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,029.96x = 33,044.99 × 15,485.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,029.96x = 511,715,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,715,879.50/22,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,228.18

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