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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,119.68, 33,197.76 and 15,559.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,119.68, 33,197.76 and 15,559.04 is: 23,351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,119.68 : 33,197.76 = 15,559.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,119.68/33,197.76 = 15,559.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,119.68x = 33,197.76 × 15,559.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,119.68x = 516,525,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,525,275.75/22,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,351.39

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