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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,100.73, 33,151.09 and 15,556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,100.73, 33,151.09 and 15,556.11 is: 23,334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,100.73 : 33,151.09 = 15,556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,100.73/33,151.09 = 15,556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,100.73x = 33,151.09 × 15,556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,100.73x = 515,702,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,702,002.66/22,100.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,334.16

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