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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.51, 33,188.85 and 15,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.51, 33,188.85 and 15,901.18 is: 23,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.51 : 33,188.85 = 15,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.51/33,188.85 = 15,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.51x = 33,188.85 × 15,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.51x = 527,741,877.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,741,877.84/22,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,825.27

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