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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,041.54, 33,051.48 and 15,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,041.54, 33,051.48 and 15,381.24 is: 23,064.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,041.54 : 33,051.48 = 15,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,041.54/33,051.48 = 15,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,041.54x = 33,051.48 × 15,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,041.54x = 508,372,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,372,746.24/22,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,064.30

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