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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.16, 33,309.90 and 15,616.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.16, 33,309.90 and 15,616.44 is: 23,445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.16 : 33,309.90 = 15,616.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.16/33,309.90 = 15,616.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.16x = 33,309.90 × 15,616.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.16x = 520,182,054.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,182,054.76/22,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,445.18

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