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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,054.80, 33,033.60 and 15,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,054.80, 33,033.60 and 15,445.20 is: 23,133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,054.80 : 33,033.60 = 15,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,054.80/33,033.60 = 15,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,054.80x = 33,033.60 × 15,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,054.80x = 510,210,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,210,558.72/22,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,133.76

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