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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,415.55, 33,544.95 and 15,362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,415.55, 33,544.95 and 15,362.47 is: 22,989.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,415.55 : 33,544.95 = 15,362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,415.55/33,544.95 = 15,362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,415.55x = 33,544.95 × 15,362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,415.55x = 515,333,288.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,333,288.03/22,415.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,989.99

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