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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,146.93, 33,183.42 and 15,561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,146.93, 33,183.42 and 15,561.33 is: 23,316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,146.93 : 33,183.42 = 15,561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,146.93/33,183.42 = 15,561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,146.93x = 33,183.42 × 15,561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,146.93x = 516,378,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,378,110.25/22,146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,316.01

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