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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.68, 33,071.04 and 15,376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.68, 33,071.04 and 15,376.58 is: 23,051.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.68 : 33,071.04 = 15,376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.68/33,071.04 = 15,376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.68x = 33,071.04 × 15,376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.68x = 508,519,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,519,401.14/22,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,051.98

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