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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,297.87, 33,452.37 and 15,736.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,297.87, 33,452.37 and 15,736.87 is: 23,609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,297.87 : 33,452.37 = 15,736.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,297.87/33,452.37 = 15,736.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,297.87x = 33,452.37 × 15,736.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,297.87x = 526,435,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,435,597.88/22,297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,609.23

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