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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,665.24, 33,981.48 and 15,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,665.24, 33,981.48 and 15,251.28 is: 22,865.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,665.24 : 33,981.48 = 15,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,665.24/33,981.48 = 15,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,665.24x = 33,981.48 × 15,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,665.24x = 518,261,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,261,066.29/22,665.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,865.90

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