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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.19, 33,259.97 and 15,628.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.19, 33,259.97 and 15,628.75 is: 23,443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.19 : 33,259.97 = 15,628.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.19/33,259.97 = 15,628.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.19x = 33,259.97 × 15,628.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.19x = 519,811,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,811,756.14/22,173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,443.26

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