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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,302.60, 33,492.30 and 15,774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,302.60, 33,492.30 and 15,774.60 is: 23,689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,302.60 : 33,492.30 = 15,774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,302.60/33,492.30 = 15,774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,302.60x = 33,492.30 × 15,774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,302.60x = 528,327,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,327,635.58/22,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,689.06

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