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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.89, 33,185.30 and 15,868.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.89, 33,185.30 and 15,868.17 is: 23,811.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.89 : 33,185.30 = 15,868.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.89/33,185.30 = 15,868.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.89x = 33,185.30 × 15,868.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.89x = 526,589,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,589,902.56/22,114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,811.55

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