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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,235.24, 33,302.76 and 15,601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,235.24, 33,302.76 and 15,601.29 is: 23,366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,235.24 : 33,302.76 = 15,601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,235.24/33,302.76 = 15,601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,235.24x = 33,302.76 × 15,601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,235.24x = 519,566,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,566,016.56/22,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,366.79

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