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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,414.55, 33,543.45 and 15,361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,414.55, 33,543.45 and 15,361.47 is: 22,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,414.55 : 33,543.45 = 15,361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,414.55/33,543.45 = 15,361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,414.55x = 33,543.45 × 15,361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,414.55x = 515,276,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,276,700.87/22,414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,988.50

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