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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,413.20, 33,619.80 and 15,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,413.20, 33,619.80 and 15,040.40 is: 22,560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,413.20 : 33,619.80 = 15,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,413.20/33,619.80 = 15,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,413.20x = 33,619.80 × 15,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,413.20x = 505,655,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,655,239.92/22,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,560.60

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