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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.84, 33,221.76 and 15,201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.84, 33,221.76 and 15,201.28 is: 22,801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.84 : 33,221.76 = 15,201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.84/33,221.76 = 15,201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.84x = 33,221.76 × 15,201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.84x = 505,013,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,013,275.85/22,147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,801.92

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