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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.29, 33,312.91 and 15,645.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.29, 33,312.91 and 15,645.64 is: 23,442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.29 : 33,312.91 = 15,645.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.29/33,312.91 = 15,645.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.29x = 33,312.91 × 15,645.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.29x = 521,201,797.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,201,797.21/22,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,442.41

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