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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,097.84, 33,146.76 and 15,553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,097.84, 33,146.76 and 15,553.23 is: 23,329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,097.84 : 33,146.76 = 15,553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,097.84/33,146.76 = 15,553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,097.84x = 33,146.76 × 15,553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,097.84x = 515,539,182.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,539,182.03/22,097.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,329.85

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