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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.34, 33,326.98 and 15,653.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.34, 33,326.98 and 15,653.34 is: 23,483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.34 : 33,326.98 = 15,653.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.34/33,326.98 = 15,653.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.34x = 33,326.98 × 15,653.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.34x = 521,678,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,678,549.11/22,214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,483.86

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