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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.11, 33,286.04 and 15,471.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.11, 33,286.04 and 15,471.98 is: 23,220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.11 : 33,286.04 = 15,471.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.11/33,286.04 = 15,471.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.11x = 33,286.04 × 15,471.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.11x = 515,000,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,000,778.73/22,179.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,220.09

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