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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,307.88, 33,467.45 and 15,746.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,307.88, 33,467.45 and 15,746.88 is: 23,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,307.88 : 33,467.45 = 15,746.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,307.88/33,467.45 = 15,746.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,307.88x = 33,467.45 × 15,746.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,307.88x = 527,007,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,007,965.82/22,307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,624.29

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