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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,245.70, 33,331.62 and 15,658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,245.70, 33,331.62 and 15,658.04 is: 23,461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,245.70 : 33,331.62 = 15,658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,245.70/33,331.62 = 15,658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,245.70x = 33,331.62 × 15,658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,245.70x = 521,907,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,907,839.22/22,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,461.07

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