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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.68, 33,606.26 and 15,843.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.68, 33,606.26 and 15,843.18 is: 23,737.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.68 : 33,606.26 = 15,843.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.68/33,606.26 = 15,843.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.68x = 33,606.26 × 15,843.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.68x = 532,430,026.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,430,026.31/22,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,737.75

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