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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,056.49, 33,084.74 and 15,511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,056.49, 33,084.74 and 15,511.96 is: 23,267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,056.49 : 33,084.74 = 15,511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,056.49/33,084.74 = 15,511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,056.49x = 33,084.74 × 15,511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,056.49x = 513,209,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,209,163.49/22,056.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,267.94

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