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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.20, 33,335.37 and 15,660.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.20, 33,335.37 and 15,660.54 is: 23,464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.20 : 33,335.37 = 15,660.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.20/33,335.37 = 15,660.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.20x = 33,335.37 × 15,660.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.20x = 522,049,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,049,895.30/22,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,464.81

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