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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,198.81, 33,286.52 and 15,180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,198.81, 33,286.52 and 15,180.82 is: 22,763.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,198.81 : 33,286.52 = 15,180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,198.81/33,286.52 = 15,180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,198.81x = 33,286.52 × 15,180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,198.81x = 505,316,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,316,426.21/22,198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,763.22

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