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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,112.71, 33,151.76 and 15,075.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,112.71, 33,151.76 and 15,075.26 is: 22,601.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,112.71 : 33,151.76 = 15,075.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,112.71/33,151.76 = 15,075.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,112.71x = 33,151.76 × 15,075.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,112.71x = 499,771,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,771,532.95/22,112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,601.10

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