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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,277.23, 33,421.41 and 15,716.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,277.23, 33,421.41 and 15,716.23 is: 23,578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,277.23 : 33,421.41 = 15,716.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,277.23/33,421.41 = 15,716.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,277.23x = 33,421.41 × 15,716.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,277.23x = 525,258,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,258,482.93/22,277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,578.27

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