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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,443.20, 33,664.80 and 15,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,443.20, 33,664.80 and 15,007.40 is: 22,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,443.20 : 33,664.80 = 15,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,443.20/33,664.80 = 15,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,443.20x = 33,664.80 × 15,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,443.20x = 505,221,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,221,119.52/22,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,511.10

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