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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,183.11, 33,285.60 and 15,651.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,183.11, 33,285.60 and 15,651.27 is: 23,484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,183.11 : 33,285.60 = 15,651.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,183.11/33,285.60 = 15,651.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,183.11x = 33,285.60 × 15,651.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,183.11x = 520,961,912.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,961,912.71/22,183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,484.62

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