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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.51, 33,187.35 and 15,900.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.51, 33,187.35 and 15,900.18 is: 23,823.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.51 : 33,187.35 = 15,900.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.51/33,187.35 = 15,900.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.51x = 33,187.35 × 15,900.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.51x = 527,684,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,684,838.72/22,149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,823.77

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