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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,226.84, 33,345.70 and 15,665.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,226.84, 33,345.70 and 15,665.84 is: 23,502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,226.84 : 33,345.70 = 15,665.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,226.84/33,345.70 = 15,665.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,226.84x = 33,345.70 × 15,665.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,226.84x = 522,388,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,388,400.89/22,226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,502.59

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