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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,116.70, 33,157.76 and 15,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,116.70, 33,157.76 and 15,079.26 is: 22,607.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,116.70 : 33,157.76 = 15,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,116.70/33,157.76 = 15,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,116.70x = 33,157.76 × 15,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,116.70x = 499,994,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,994,484.06/22,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,607.10

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