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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,309.12, 33,465.78 and 15,924.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,309.12, 33,465.78 and 15,924.46 is: 23,888.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,309.12 : 33,465.78 = 15,924.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,309.12/33,465.78 = 15,924.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,309.12x = 33,465.78 × 15,924.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,309.12x = 532,924,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,924,474.98/22,309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,888.19

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