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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.48, 33,188.70 and 15,564.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.48, 33,188.70 and 15,564.86 is: 23,321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.48 : 33,188.70 = 15,564.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.48/33,188.70 = 15,564.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.48x = 33,188.70 × 15,564.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.48x = 516,577,469.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,577,469.08/22,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,321.28

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