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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,073.74, 33,110.61 and 15,529.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,073.74, 33,110.61 and 15,529.21 is: 23,293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,073.74 : 33,110.61 = 15,529.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,073.74/33,110.61 = 15,529.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,073.74x = 33,110.61 × 15,529.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,073.74x = 514,181,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,181,615.92/22,073.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,293.82

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