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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,323.28, 33,490.55 and 15,762.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,323.28, 33,490.55 and 15,762.28 is: 23,647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,323.28 : 33,490.55 = 15,762.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,323.28/33,490.55 = 15,762.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,323.28x = 33,490.55 × 15,762.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,323.28x = 527,887,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,887,426.45/22,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,647.40

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