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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.85, 33,416.35 and 15,712.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.85, 33,416.35 and 15,712.85 is: 23,573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.85 : 33,416.35 = 15,712.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.85/33,416.35 = 15,712.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.85x = 33,416.35 × 15,712.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.85x = 525,066,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,066,139.36/22,273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.21

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