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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.36, 33,179.68 and 15,093.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.36, 33,179.68 and 15,093.88 is: 22,628.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.36 : 33,179.68 = 15,093.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.36/33,179.68 = 15,093.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.36x = 33,179.68 × 15,093.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.36x = 500,810,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,810,108.36/22,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,628.98

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