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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,225.60, 33,343.83 and 15,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,225.60, 33,343.83 and 15,664.60 is: 23,500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,225.60 : 33,343.83 = 15,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,225.60/33,343.83 = 15,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,225.60x = 33,343.83 × 15,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,225.60x = 522,317,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,317,676.06/22,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,500.73

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