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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,215.84, 33,329.22 and 15,654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,215.84, 33,329.22 and 15,654.84 is: 23,486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,215.84 : 33,329.22 = 15,654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,215.84/33,329.22 = 15,654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,215.84x = 33,329.22 × 15,654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,215.84x = 521,763,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,763,606.42/22,215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,486.11

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