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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,220.28, 33,293.50 and 15,632.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,220.28, 33,293.50 and 15,632.62 is: 23,422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,220.28 : 33,293.50 = 15,632.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,220.28/33,293.50 = 15,632.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,220.28x = 33,293.50 × 15,632.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,220.28x = 520,464,633.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,464,633.97/22,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,422.96

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