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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.78, 30,630.67 and 15,507.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.78, 30,630.67 and 15,507.41 is: 21,363.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.78 : 30,630.67 = 15,507.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.78/30,630.67 = 15,507.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.78x = 30,630.67 × 15,507.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.78x = 475,002,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,002,166.34/22,233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,363.99

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