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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.72, 33,244.11 and 15,137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.72, 33,244.11 and 15,137.01 is: 22,693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.72 : 33,244.11 = 15,137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.72/33,244.11 = 15,137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.72x = 33,244.11 × 15,137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.72x = 503,216,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,216,425.51/22,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,693.25

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