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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,302.03, 33,458.67 and 15,741.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,302.03, 33,458.67 and 15,741.03 is: 23,615.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,302.03 : 33,458.67 = 15,741.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,302.03/33,458.67 = 15,741.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,302.03x = 33,458.67 × 15,741.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,302.03x = 526,673,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,673,928.23/22,302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,615.52

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