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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,139.60, 33,247.80 and 15,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,139.60, 33,247.80 and 15,611.60 is: 23,444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,139.60 : 33,247.80 = 15,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,139.60/33,247.80 = 15,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,139.60x = 33,247.80 × 15,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,139.60x = 519,051,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,051,354.48/22,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,444.48

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