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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,298.08, 33,452.70 and 15,737.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,298.08, 33,452.70 and 15,737.08 is: 23,609.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,298.08 : 33,452.70 = 15,737.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,298.08/33,452.70 = 15,737.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,298.08x = 33,452.70 × 15,737.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,298.08x = 526,447,816.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,447,816.12/22,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,609.56

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