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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,302.26, 33,459.01 and 15,741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,302.26, 33,459.01 and 15,741.26 is: 23,615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,302.26 : 33,459.01 = 15,741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,302.26/33,459.01 = 15,741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,302.26x = 33,459.01 × 15,741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,302.26x = 526,686,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,686,894.58/22,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,615.85

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