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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,231.67, 33,310.47 and 15,644.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,231.67, 33,310.47 and 15,644.01 is: 23,439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,231.67 : 33,310.47 = 15,644.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,231.67/33,310.47 = 15,644.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,231.67x = 33,310.47 × 15,644.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,231.67x = 521,109,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,109,325.78/22,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,439.96

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