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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,427.69, 33,603.26 and 15,841.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,427.69, 33,603.26 and 15,841.17 is: 23,734.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,427.69 : 33,603.26 = 15,841.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,427.69/33,603.26 = 15,841.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,427.69x = 33,603.26 × 15,841.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,427.69x = 532,314,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,314,875.01/22,427.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,734.72

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