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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.58, 33,372.88 and 15,944.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.58, 33,372.88 and 15,944.65 is: 23,881.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.58 : 33,372.88 = 15,944.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.58/33,372.88 = 15,944.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.58x = 33,372.88 × 15,944.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.58x = 532,118,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,118,767.80/22,281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,881.55

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