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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,263.38, 33,382.56 and 15,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,263.38, 33,382.56 and 15,251.30 is: 22,868.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,263.38 : 33,382.56 = 15,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,263.38/33,382.56 = 15,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,263.38x = 33,382.56 × 15,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,263.38x = 509,127,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,127,437.33/22,263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,868.38

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