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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,284.96, 33,390.37 and 15,697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,284.96, 33,390.37 and 15,697.23 is: 23,519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,284.96 : 33,390.37 = 15,697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,284.96/33,390.37 = 15,697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,284.96x = 33,390.37 × 15,697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,284.96x = 524,136,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,136,317.68/22,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,519.73

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