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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,236.24, 33,304.26 and 15,602.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,236.24, 33,304.26 and 15,602.29 is: 23,368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,236.24 : 33,304.26 = 15,602.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,236.24/33,304.26 = 15,602.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,236.24x = 33,304.26 × 15,602.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,236.24x = 519,622,722.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,622,722.76/22,236.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,368.28

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