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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,305.28, 33,463.55 and 15,744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,305.28, 33,463.55 and 15,744.28 is: 23,620.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,305.28 : 33,463.55 = 15,744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,305.28/33,463.55 = 15,744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,305.28x = 33,463.55 × 15,744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,305.28x = 526,859,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,859,500.99/22,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,620.39

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