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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.56, 33,249.62 and 15,162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.56, 33,249.62 and 15,162.48 is: 22,735.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.56 : 33,249.62 = 15,162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.56/33,249.62 = 15,162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.56x = 33,249.62 × 15,162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.56x = 504,146,736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,146,736.16/22,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,735.37

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