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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,148.40, 33,170.76 and 15,916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,148.40, 33,170.76 and 15,916.08 is: 23,836.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,148.40 : 33,170.76 = 15,916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,148.40/33,170.76 = 15,916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,148.40x = 33,170.76 × 15,916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,148.40x = 527,948,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,948,469.82/22,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,836.87

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