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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,510.98, 33,744.83 and 15,117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,510.98, 33,744.83 and 15,117.50 is: 22,661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,510.98 : 33,744.83 = 15,117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,510.98/33,744.83 = 15,117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,510.98x = 33,744.83 × 15,117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,510.98x = 510,137,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,137,467.53/22,510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,661.72

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