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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,219.92, 33,329.88 and 15,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,219.92, 33,329.88 and 15,338.16 is: 23,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,219.92 : 33,329.88 = 15,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,219.92/33,329.88 = 15,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,219.92x = 33,329.88 × 15,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,219.92x = 511,219,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,219,032.22/22,219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,007.24

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