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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.79, 33,300.24 and 15,637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.79, 33,300.24 and 15,637.12 is: 23,429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.79 : 33,300.24 = 15,637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.79/33,300.24 = 15,637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.79x = 33,300.24 × 15,637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.79x = 520,719,848.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,719,848.91/22,224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,429.69

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