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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.19, 33,249.06 and 15,162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.19, 33,249.06 and 15,162.11 is: 22,734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.19 : 33,249.06 = 15,162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.19/33,249.06 = 15,162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.19x = 33,249.06 × 15,162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.19x = 504,125,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,125,738.87/22,174.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,734.80

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