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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,068.76, 33,103.10 and 15,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,068.76, 33,103.10 and 15,524.20 is: 23,286.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,068.76 : 33,103.10 = 15,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,068.76/33,103.10 = 15,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,068.76x = 33,103.10 × 15,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,068.76x = 513,899,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,899,145.02/22,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,286.27

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