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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,324.16, 33,491.84 and 15,763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,324.16, 33,491.84 and 15,763.16 is: 23,648.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,324.16 : 33,491.84 = 15,763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,324.16/33,491.84 = 15,763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,324.16x = 33,491.84 × 15,763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,324.16x = 527,937,232.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,937,232.61/22,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,648.69

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