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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.40, 33,227.10 and 15,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.40, 33,227.10 and 15,930.60 is: 23,895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.40 : 33,227.10 = 15,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.40/33,227.10 = 15,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.40x = 33,227.10 × 15,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.40x = 529,327,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,327,639.26/22,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,895.90

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