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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,306.40, 33,465.12 and 15,745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,306.40, 33,465.12 and 15,745.44 is: 23,622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,306.40 : 33,465.12 = 15,745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,306.40/33,465.12 = 15,745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,306.40x = 33,465.12 × 15,745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,306.40x = 526,923,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,923,039.05/22,306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,622.06

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