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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,215.98, 30,626.42 and 15,133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,215.98, 30,626.42 and 15,133.34 is: 20,862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,215.98 : 30,626.42 = 15,133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,215.98/30,626.42 = 15,133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,215.98x = 30,626.42 × 15,133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,215.98x = 463,480,026.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,480,026.84/22,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.46

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