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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.56, 33,181.35 and 15,559.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.56, 33,181.35 and 15,559.95 is: 23,313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.56 : 33,181.35 = 15,559.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.56/33,181.35 = 15,559.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.56x = 33,181.35 × 15,559.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.56x = 516,300,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,300,300.54/22,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,313.94

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