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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,244.78, 33,372.66 and 15,683.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,244.78, 33,372.66 and 15,683.78 is: 23,529.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,244.78 : 33,372.66 = 15,683.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,244.78/33,372.66 = 15,683.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,244.78x = 33,372.66 × 15,683.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,244.78x = 523,409,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,409,457.45/22,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,529.54

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