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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,320.28, 33,486.05 and 15,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,320.28, 33,486.05 and 15,759.28 is: 23,642.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,320.28 : 33,486.05 = 15,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,320.28/33,486.05 = 15,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,320.28x = 33,486.05 × 15,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,320.28x = 527,716,038.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,716,038.04/22,320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,642.90

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