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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.23, 33,186.84 and 15,563.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.23, 33,186.84 and 15,563.63 is: 23,319.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.23 : 33,186.84 = 15,563.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.23/33,186.84 = 15,563.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.23x = 33,186.84 × 15,563.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.23x = 516,507,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,507,532.70/22,149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,319.44

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