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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.10, 33,289.04 and 15,473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.10, 33,289.04 and 15,473.98 is: 23,223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.10 : 33,289.04 = 15,473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.10/33,289.04 = 15,473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.10x = 33,289.04 × 15,473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.10x = 515,113,939.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,113,939.18/22,181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,223.10

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