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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,301.28, 33,457.41 and 15,740.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,301.28, 33,457.41 and 15,740.28 is: 23,614.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,301.28 : 33,457.41 = 15,740.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,301.28/33,457.41 = 15,740.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,301.28x = 33,457.41 × 15,740.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,301.28x = 526,629,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,629,001.47/22,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,614.29

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