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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,296.87, 33,450.87 and 15,735.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,296.87, 33,450.87 and 15,735.87 is: 23,607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,296.87 : 33,450.87 = 15,735.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,296.87/33,450.87 = 15,735.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,296.87x = 33,450.87 × 15,735.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,296.87x = 526,378,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,378,541.71/22,296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,607.73

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