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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,232.29, 33,311.42 and 15,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,232.29, 33,311.42 and 15,644.64 is: 23,440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,232.29 : 33,311.42 = 15,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,232.29/33,311.42 = 15,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,232.29x = 33,311.42 × 15,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,232.29x = 521,144,929.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,144,929.01/22,232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,440.90

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