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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,511.98, 33,746.33 and 15,118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,511.98, 33,746.33 and 15,118.50 is: 22,663.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,511.98 : 33,746.33 = 15,118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,511.98/33,746.33 = 15,118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,511.98x = 33,746.33 × 15,118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,511.98x = 510,193,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,193,890.11/22,511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,663.22

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