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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,339.12, 33,514.20 and 15,778.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,339.12, 33,514.20 and 15,778.12 is: 23,671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,339.12 : 33,514.20 = 15,778.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,339.12/33,514.20 = 15,778.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,339.12x = 33,514.20 × 15,778.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,339.12x = 528,791,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,791,069.30/22,339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,671.08

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