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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,148.23, 33,185.35 and 15,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,148.23, 33,185.35 and 15,562.62 is: 23,317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,148.23 : 33,185.35 = 15,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,148.23/33,185.35 = 15,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,148.23x = 33,185.35 × 15,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,148.23x = 516,450,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,450,913.80/22,148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,317.94

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