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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,148.73, 33,186.10 and 15,563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,148.73, 33,186.10 and 15,563.12 is: 23,318.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,148.73 : 33,186.10 = 15,563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,148.73/33,186.10 = 15,563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,148.73x = 33,186.10 × 15,563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,148.73x = 516,479,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,479,178.82/22,148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,318.69

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