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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,089.64, 33,147.44 and 15,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,089.64, 33,147.44 and 15,842.92 is: 23,773.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,089.64 : 33,147.44 = 15,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,089.64/33,147.44 = 15,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,089.64x = 33,147.44 × 15,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,089.64x = 525,152,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,152,240.12/22,089.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,773.69

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