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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,238.25, 33,307.26 and 15,604.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,238.25, 33,307.26 and 15,604.29 is: 23,371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,238.25 : 33,307.26 = 15,604.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,238.25/33,307.26 = 15,604.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,238.25x = 33,307.26 × 15,604.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,238.25x = 519,736,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,736,144.15/22,238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,371.27

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