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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.35, 33,436.60 and 15,726.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,287.35, 33,436.60 and 15,726.35 is: 23,593.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,287.35 : 33,436.60 = 15,726.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,287.35/33,436.60 = 15,726.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,287.35x = 33,436.60 × 15,726.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,287.35x = 525,835,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,835,718.69/22,287.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,593.46

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