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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,322.28, 33,489.05 and 15,761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,322.28, 33,489.05 and 15,761.28 is: 23,645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,322.28 : 33,489.05 = 15,761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,322.28/33,489.05 = 15,761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,322.28x = 33,489.05 × 15,761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,322.28x = 527,830,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,830,215.18/22,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,645.89

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