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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,057.49, 33,086.24 and 15,512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,057.49, 33,086.24 and 15,512.96 is: 23,269.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,057.49 : 33,086.24 = 15,512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,057.49/33,086.24 = 15,512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,057.49x = 33,086.24 × 15,512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,057.49x = 513,265,517.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,265,517.67/22,057.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,269.44

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