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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.02, 33,509.70 and 15,775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.02, 33,509.70 and 15,775.02 is: 23,666.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.02 : 33,509.70 = 15,775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.02/33,509.70 = 15,775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.02x = 33,509.70 × 15,775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.02x = 528,616,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,616,187.69/22,336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,666.53

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