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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,086.84, 33,130.26 and 15,140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,086.84, 33,130.26 and 15,140.28 is: 22,710.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,086.84 : 33,130.26 = 15,140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,086.84/33,130.26 = 15,140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,086.84x = 33,130.26 × 15,140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,086.84x = 501,601,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,601,412.87/22,086.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,710.42

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