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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,265.55, 33,361.20 and 15,679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,265.55, 33,361.20 and 15,679.98 is: 23,493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,265.55 : 33,361.20 = 15,679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,265.55/33,361.20 = 15,679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,265.55x = 33,361.20 × 15,679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,265.55x = 523,102,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,102,948.78/22,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,493.83

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