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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,241.79, 33,362.69 and 15,702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,241.79, 33,362.69 and 15,702.66 is: 23,553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,241.79 : 33,362.69 = 15,702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,241.79/33,362.69 = 15,702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,241.79x = 33,362.69 × 15,702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,241.79x = 523,882,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,882,899.24/22,241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,553.99

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