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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,166.04, 30,601.26 and 15,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,166.04, 30,601.26 and 15,001.32 is: 20,710.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,166.04 : 30,601.26 = 15,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,166.04/30,601.26 = 15,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,166.04x = 30,601.26 × 15,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,166.04x = 459,059,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,059,293.66/22,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.03

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