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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,322.16, 33,488.82 and 15,761.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,322.16, 33,488.82 and 15,761.16 is: 23,645.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,322.16 : 33,488.82 = 15,761.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,322.16/33,488.82 = 15,761.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,322.16x = 33,488.82 × 15,761.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,322.16x = 527,822,650.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,822,650.23/22,322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,645.68

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