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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,289.68, 33,445.44 and 15,757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,289.68, 33,445.44 and 15,757.84 is: 23,644.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,289.68 : 33,445.44 = 15,757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,289.68/33,445.44 = 15,757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,289.68x = 33,445.44 × 15,757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,289.68x = 527,027,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,027,892.25/22,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,644.48

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