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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,098.02, 33,120.68 and 15,398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,098.02, 33,120.68 and 15,398.24 is: 23,079.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,098.02 : 33,120.68 = 15,398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,098.02/33,120.68 = 15,398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,098.02x = 33,120.68 × 15,398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,098.02x = 510,000,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,000,023.62/22,098.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,079.00

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