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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,219.56, 33,271.02 and 15,609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,219.56, 33,271.02 and 15,609.96 is: 23,373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,219.56 : 33,271.02 = 15,609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,219.56/33,271.02 = 15,609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,219.56x = 33,271.02 × 15,609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,219.56x = 519,359,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,359,291.36/22,219.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,373.97

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