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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,283.29, 33,430.50 and 15,722.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,283.29, 33,430.50 and 15,722.29 is: 23,587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,283.29 : 33,430.50 = 15,722.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,283.29/33,430.50 = 15,722.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,283.29x = 33,430.50 × 15,722.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,283.29x = 525,604,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,604,015.85/22,283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,587.36

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