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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,205.78, 33,270.30 and 15,601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,205.78, 33,270.30 and 15,601.04 is: 23,374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,205.78 : 33,270.30 = 15,601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,205.78/33,270.30 = 15,601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,205.78x = 33,270.30 × 15,601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,205.78x = 519,051,281.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,051,281.11/22,205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,374.60

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