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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,192.35, 33,251.59 and 15,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,192.35, 33,251.59 and 15,604.72 is: 23,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,192.35 : 33,251.59 = 15,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,192.35/33,251.59 = 15,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,192.35x = 33,251.59 × 15,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,192.35x = 518,881,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,881,751.50/22,192.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,381.11

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