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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,304.53, 33,462.42 and 15,743.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,304.53, 33,462.42 and 15,743.53 is: 23,619.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,304.53 : 33,462.42 = 15,743.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,304.53/33,462.42 = 15,743.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,304.53x = 33,462.42 × 15,743.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,304.53x = 526,816,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,816,613.14/22,304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,619.27

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