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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,146.05, 33,182.10 and 15,560.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,146.05, 33,182.10 and 15,560.45 is: 23,314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,146.05 : 33,182.10 = 15,560.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,146.05/33,182.10 = 15,560.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,146.05x = 33,182.10 × 15,560.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,146.05x = 516,328,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,328,407.95/22,146.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,314.70

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