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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,198.67, 30,598.58 and 15,026.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,198.67, 30,598.58 and 15,026.33 is: 20,712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,198.67 : 30,598.58 = 15,026.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,198.67/30,598.58 = 15,026.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,198.67x = 30,598.58 × 15,026.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,198.67x = 459,784,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,784,132.49/22,198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.24

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