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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,337.02, 33,511.20 and 15,776.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,337.02, 33,511.20 and 15,776.02 is: 23,668.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,337.02 : 33,511.20 = 15,776.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,337.02/33,511.20 = 15,776.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,337.02x = 33,511.20 × 15,776.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,337.02x = 528,673,361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,673,361.42/22,337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,668.03

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