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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,099.09, 33,148.65 and 15,554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,099.09, 33,148.65 and 15,554.48 is: 23,331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,099.09 : 33,148.65 = 15,554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,099.09/33,148.65 = 15,554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,099.09x = 33,148.65 × 15,554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,099.09x = 515,610,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,610,013.45/22,099.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,331.74

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