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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.50, 33,241.08 and 15,948.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.50, 33,241.08 and 15,948.42 is: 23,923.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.50 : 33,241.08 = 15,948.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.50/33,241.08 = 15,948.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.50x = 33,241.08 × 15,948.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.50x = 530,142,705.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,142,705.09/22,159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,923.95

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