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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,298.39, 33,453.14 and 15,737.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,298.39, 33,453.14 and 15,737.39 is: 23,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,298.39 : 33,453.14 = 15,737.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,298.39/33,453.14 = 15,737.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,298.39x = 33,453.14 × 15,737.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,298.39x = 526,465,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,465,110.90/22,298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,610.01

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