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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,366.56, 33,550.86 and 15,822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,366.56, 33,550.86 and 15,822 is: 23,733.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,366.56 : 33,550.86 = 15,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,366.56/33,550.86 = 15,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,366.56x = 33,550.86 × 15,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,366.56x = 530,841,706.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,841,706.92/22,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,733.72

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