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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,099.59, 33,149.40 and 15,554.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,099.59, 33,149.40 and 15,554.98 is: 23,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,099.59 : 33,149.40 = 15,554.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,099.59/33,149.40 = 15,554.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,099.59x = 33,149.40 × 15,554.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,099.59x = 515,638,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,638,254.01/22,099.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,332.49

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