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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.40, 33,210.60 and 15,919.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.40, 33,210.60 and 15,919.60 is: 23,879.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.40 : 33,210.60 = 15,919.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.40/33,210.60 = 15,919.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.40x = 33,210.60 × 15,919.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.40x = 528,699,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,699,467.76/22,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,879.40

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