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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,152.16, 33,191.26 and 15,566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,152.16, 33,191.26 and 15,566.55 is: 23,323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,152.16 : 33,191.26 = 15,566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,152.16/33,191.26 = 15,566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,152.16x = 33,191.26 × 15,566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,152.16x = 516,673,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,673,330.52/22,152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,323.84

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