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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,101.73, 33,152.59 and 15,557.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,101.73, 33,152.59 and 15,557.11 is: 23,335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,101.73 : 33,152.59 = 15,557.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,101.73/33,152.59 = 15,557.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,101.73x = 33,152.59 × 15,557.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,101.73x = 515,758,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,758,489.41/22,101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,335.66

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