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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,198.43, 30,626.72 and 15,826.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,198.43, 30,626.72 and 15,826.05 is: 21,834.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,198.43 : 30,626.72 = 15,826.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,198.43/30,626.72 = 15,826.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,198.43x = 30,626.72 × 15,826.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,198.43x = 484,700,097.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,700,097.12/22,198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,834.89

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