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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,337.76, 33,517.44 and 15,805.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,337.76, 33,517.44 and 15,805.92 is: 23,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,337.76 : 33,517.44 = 15,805.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,337.76/33,517.44 = 15,805.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,337.76x = 33,517.44 × 15,805.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,337.76x = 529,773,975.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,773,975.24/22,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,716.52

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