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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,038.54, 33,046.98 and 15,378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,038.54, 33,046.98 and 15,378.24 is: 23,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,038.54 : 33,046.98 = 15,378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,038.54/33,046.98 = 15,378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,038.54x = 33,046.98 × 15,378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,038.54x = 508,204,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,204,389.72/22,038.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,059.80

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