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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.56, 33,221.94 and 15,520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.56, 33,221.94 and 15,520.68 is: 23,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.56 : 33,221.94 = 15,520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.56/33,221.94 = 15,520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.56x = 33,221.94 × 15,520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.56x = 515,627,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,627,099.72/22,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,256.24

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