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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.24, 33,272.40 and 15,591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.24, 33,272.40 and 15,591.52 is: 23,407.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.24 : 33,272.40 = 15,591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.24/33,272.40 = 15,591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.24x = 33,272.40 × 15,591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.24x = 518,767,290.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,767,290.05/22,162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,407.71

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