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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,304.58, 33,415.52 and 15,966.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,304.58, 33,415.52 and 15,966.38 is: 23,919.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,304.58 : 33,415.52 = 15,966.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,304.58/33,415.52 = 15,966.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,304.58x = 33,415.52 × 15,966.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,304.58x = 533,524,890.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,524,890.22/22,304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,919.97

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