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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,064.49, 33,096.74 and 15,519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,064.49, 33,096.74 and 15,519.96 is: 23,279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,064.49 : 33,096.74 = 15,519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,064.49/33,096.74 = 15,519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,064.49x = 33,096.74 × 15,519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,064.49x = 513,660,003.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,660,003.33/22,064.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,279.94

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