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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.44, 33,257.34 and 15,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.44, 33,257.34 and 15,627 is: 23,440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.44 : 33,257.34 = 15,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.44/33,257.34 = 15,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.44x = 33,257.34 × 15,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.44x = 519,712,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,712,452.18/22,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,440.63

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