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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.46, 33,243.73 and 15,136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.46, 33,243.73 and 15,136.76 is: 22,692.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.46 : 33,243.73 = 15,136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.46/33,243.73 = 15,136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.46x = 33,243.73 × 15,136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.46x = 503,202,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,202,120.61/22,174.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,692.87

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