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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,283.96, 33,388.88 and 15,696.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,283.96, 33,388.88 and 15,696.23 is: 23,518.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,283.96 : 33,388.88 = 15,696.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,283.96/33,388.88 = 15,696.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,283.96x = 33,388.88 × 15,696.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,283.96x = 524,079,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,079,294.50/22,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,518.24

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