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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,291.54, 33,442.88 and 15,730.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,291.54, 33,442.88 and 15,730.54 is: 23,599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,291.54 : 33,442.88 = 15,730.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,291.54/33,442.88 = 15,730.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,291.54x = 33,442.88 × 15,730.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,291.54x = 526,074,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,074,561.56/22,291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,599.74

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