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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,175.78, 33,226.61 and 15,926.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,175.78, 33,226.61 and 15,926.22 is: 23,862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,175.78 : 33,226.61 = 15,926.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,175.78/33,226.61 = 15,926.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,175.78x = 33,226.61 × 15,926.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,175.78x = 529,174,221.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,174,221.08/22,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,862.72

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