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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,337.33, 30,781.08 and 15,945.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,337.33, 30,781.08 and 15,945.89 is: 21,973.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,337.33 : 30,781.08 = 15,945.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,337.33/30,781.08 = 15,945.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,337.33x = 30,781.08 × 15,945.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,337.33x = 490,831,561.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,831,561.86/22,337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,973.61

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