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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,307.16, 33,462.76 and 15,922.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,307.16, 33,462.76 and 15,922.46 is: 23,885.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,307.16 : 33,462.76 = 15,922.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,307.16/33,462.76 = 15,922.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,307.16x = 33,462.76 × 15,922.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,307.16x = 532,809,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,809,457.59/22,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,885.13

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