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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,208.64, 33,325.92 and 15,961.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,208.64, 33,325.92 and 15,961.92 is: 23,952.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,208.64 : 33,325.92 = 15,961.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,208.64/33,325.92 = 15,961.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,208.64x = 33,325.92 × 15,961.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,208.64x = 531,945,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,945,668.97/22,208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,952.19

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