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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,061.85, 33,092.91 and 15,517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,061.85, 33,092.91 and 15,517.32 is: 23,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,061.85 : 33,092.91 = 15,517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,061.85/33,092.91 = 15,517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,061.85x = 33,092.91 × 15,517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,061.85x = 513,513,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,513,274.20/22,061.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,276.07

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