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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.27, 33,335.47 and 15,660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.27, 33,335.47 and 15,660.62 is: 23,464.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.27 : 33,335.47 = 15,660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.27/33,335.47 = 15,660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.27x = 33,335.47 × 15,660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.27x = 522,054,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,054,128.19/22,248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,464.93

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