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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,297.39, 33,451.64 and 15,736.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,297.39, 33,451.64 and 15,736.39 is: 23,608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,297.39 : 33,451.64 = 15,736.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,297.39/33,451.64 = 15,736.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,297.39x = 33,451.64 × 15,736.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,297.39x = 526,408,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,408,008.89/22,297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,608.51

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