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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,296.12, 33,449.75 and 15,735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,296.12, 33,449.75 and 15,735.12 is: 23,606.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,296.12 : 33,449.75 = 15,735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,296.12/33,449.75 = 15,735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,296.12x = 33,449.75 × 15,735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,296.12x = 526,335,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,335,751.54/22,296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,606.61

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