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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.12, 33,575.10 and 15,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.12, 33,575.10 and 15,844.28 is: 23,774.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.12 : 33,575.10 = 15,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.12/33,575.10 = 15,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.12x = 33,575.10 × 15,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.12x = 531,973,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,973,285.43/22,376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,774.15

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