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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.84, 33,327.72 and 15,653.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.84, 33,327.72 and 15,653.84 is: 23,484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.84 : 33,327.72 = 15,653.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.84/33,327.72 = 15,653.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.84x = 33,327.72 × 15,653.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.84x = 521,706,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,706,796.44/22,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,484.61

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