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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.92, 33,332.88 and 15,340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.92, 33,332.88 and 15,340.16 is: 23,010.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.92 : 33,332.88 = 15,340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.92/33,332.88 = 15,340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.92x = 33,332.88 × 15,340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.92x = 511,331,712.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,331,712.46/22,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,010.24

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