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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,308.12, 33,464.28 and 15,923.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,308.12, 33,464.28 and 15,923.46 is: 23,886.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,308.12 : 33,464.28 = 15,923.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,308.12/33,464.28 = 15,923.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,308.12x = 33,464.28 × 15,923.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,308.12x = 532,867,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,867,124.01/22,308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,886.69

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