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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,419.43, 33,592.23 and 15,665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,419.43, 33,592.23 and 15,665.70 is: 23,472.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,419.43 : 33,592.23 = 15,665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,419.43/33,592.23 = 15,665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,419.43x = 33,592.23 × 15,665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,419.43x = 526,245,797.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,245,797.51/22,419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,472.76

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