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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.02, 33,503.70 and 15,771.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.02, 33,503.70 and 15,771.02 is: 23,660.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.02 : 33,503.70 = 15,771.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.02/33,503.70 = 15,771.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.02x = 33,503.70 × 15,771.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.02x = 528,387,522.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,387,522.77/22,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,660.53

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