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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,394.84, 33,553.36 and 15,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,394.84, 33,553.36 and 15,717.20 is: 23,548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,394.84 : 33,553.36 = 15,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,394.84/33,553.36 = 15,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,394.84x = 33,553.36 × 15,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,394.84x = 527,364,869.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,364,869.79/22,394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,548.50

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