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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,183.60, 33,292.79 and 15,476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,183.60, 33,292.79 and 15,476.48 is: 23,226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,183.60 : 33,292.79 = 15,476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,183.60/33,292.79 = 15,476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,183.60x = 33,292.79 × 15,476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,183.60x = 515,255,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,255,198.58/22,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,226.85

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