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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,098.60, 33,186.30 and 15,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,098.60, 33,186.30 and 15,570.60 is: 23,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,098.60 : 33,186.30 = 15,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,098.60/33,186.30 = 15,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,098.60x = 33,186.30 × 15,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,098.60x = 516,730,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,730,602.78/22,098.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,382.96

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