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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,298.35, 33,453.11 and 15,737.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,298.35, 33,453.11 and 15,737.35 is: 23,609.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,298.35 : 33,453.11 = 15,737.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,298.35/33,453.11 = 15,737.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,298.35x = 33,453.11 × 15,737.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,298.35x = 526,463,344.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,463,344.95/22,298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,609.97

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