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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,246.71, 33,333.12 and 15,659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,246.71, 33,333.12 and 15,659.04 is: 23,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,246.71 : 33,333.12 = 15,659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,246.71/33,333.12 = 15,659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,246.71x = 33,333.12 × 15,659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,246.71x = 521,964,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,964,659.40/22,246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,462.56

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