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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,222.92, 33,334.38 and 15,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,222.92, 33,334.38 and 15,341.16 is: 23,011.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,222.92 : 33,334.38 = 15,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,222.92/33,334.38 = 15,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,222.92x = 33,334.38 × 15,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,222.92x = 511,388,057.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,388,057.08/22,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,011.74

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