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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,074.52, 33,111.78 and 15,529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,074.52, 33,111.78 and 15,529.96 is: 23,294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,074.52 : 33,111.78 = 15,529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,074.52/33,111.78 = 15,529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,074.52x = 33,111.78 × 15,529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,074.52x = 514,224,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,224,618.93/22,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,294.94

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