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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,140.40, 33,261.80 and 15,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,140.40, 33,261.80 and 15,228.40 is: 22,877.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,140.40 : 33,261.80 = 15,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,140.40/33,261.80 = 15,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,140.40x = 33,261.80 × 15,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,140.40x = 506,523,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,523,995.12/22,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,877.82

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