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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,144.91, 33,182.10 and 15,494.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,144.91, 33,182.10 and 15,494.00 is: 23,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,144.91 : 33,182.10 = 15,494.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,144.91/33,182.10 = 15,494.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,144.91x = 33,182.10 × 15,494.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,144.91x = 514,123,291.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,123,291.49/22,144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,216.32

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