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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,118.72, 33,151.79 and 15,419.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,118.72, 33,151.79 and 15,419.01 is: 23,110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,118.72 : 33,151.79 = 15,419.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,118.72/33,151.79 = 15,419.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,118.72x = 33,151.79 × 15,419.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,118.72x = 511,167,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,167,820.08/22,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,110.19

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