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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,510.48, 33,744.08 and 15,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,510.48, 33,744.08 and 15,117 is: 22,660.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,510.48 : 33,744.08 = 15,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,510.48/33,744.08 = 15,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,510.48x = 33,744.08 × 15,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,510.48x = 510,109,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,109,257.36/22,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,660.97

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