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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.02, 33,180.62 and 15,895.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.02, 33,180.62 and 15,895.67 is: 23,817.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.02 : 33,180.62 = 15,895.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.02/33,180.62 = 15,895.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.02x = 33,180.62 × 15,895.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.02x = 527,427,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,427,940.53/22,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,817.00

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