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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.85, 33,342.71 and 15,663.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.85, 33,342.71 and 15,663.85 is: 23,499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.85 : 33,342.71 = 15,663.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.85/33,342.71 = 15,663.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.85x = 33,342.71 × 15,663.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.85x = 522,275,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,275,046.36/22,224.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,499.60

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