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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.66, 33,292.12 and 15,968.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.66, 33,292.12 and 15,968.88 is: 23,917.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.66 : 33,292.12 = 15,968.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.66/33,292.12 = 15,968.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.66x = 33,292.12 × 15,968.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.66x = 531,637,869.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,637,869.23/22,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,917.85

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