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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,311.02, 33,472.16 and 15,750.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,311.02, 33,472.16 and 15,750.02 is: 23,629.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,311.02 : 33,472.16 = 15,750.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,311.02/33,472.16 = 15,750.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,311.02x = 33,472.16 × 15,750.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,311.02x = 527,187,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,187,189.44/22,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,629.00

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