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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,099.34, 33,149.03 and 15,554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,099.34, 33,149.03 and 15,554.73 is: 23,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,099.34 : 33,149.03 = 15,554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,099.34/33,149.03 = 15,554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,099.34x = 33,149.03 × 15,554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,099.34x = 515,624,133.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,624,133.64/22,099.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,332.11

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