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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.60, 33,291.29 and 15,475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.60, 33,291.29 and 15,475.48 is: 23,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.60 : 33,291.29 = 15,475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.60/33,291.29 = 15,475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.60x = 33,291.29 × 15,475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.60x = 515,198,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,198,692.57/22,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,225.35

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