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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.73, 33,189.09 and 15,565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.73, 33,189.09 and 15,565.12 is: 23,321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.73 : 33,189.09 = 15,565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.73/33,189.09 = 15,565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.73x = 33,189.09 × 15,565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.73x = 516,592,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,592,168.54/22,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,321.68

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