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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.01, 33,196.52 and 15,611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.01, 33,196.52 and 15,611.02 is: 23,416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.01 : 33,196.52 = 15,611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.01/33,196.52 = 15,611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.01x = 33,196.52 × 15,611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.01x = 518,231,537.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,231,537.65/22,131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,416.53

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