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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.60, 33,290.10 and 15,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.60, 33,290.10 and 15,621.60 is: 23,443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.60 : 33,290.10 = 15,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.60/33,290.10 = 15,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.60x = 33,290.10 × 15,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.60x = 520,044,626.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,044,626.16/22,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,443.81

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