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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,254.26, 33,357.92 and 15,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,254.26, 33,357.92 and 15,232.40 is: 22,832.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254.26 : 33,357.92 = 15,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254.26/33,357.92 = 15,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254.26x = 33,357.92 × 15,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254.26x = 508,121,013.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,121,013.82/22,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.53

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