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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.37, 33,448.62 and 15,734.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.37, 33,448.62 and 15,734.37 is: 23,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.37 : 33,448.62 = 15,734.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.37/33,448.62 = 15,734.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.37x = 33,448.62 × 15,734.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.37x = 526,292,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,292,915.10/22,295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,605.48

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