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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.69, 33,606.25 and 15,843.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.69, 33,606.25 and 15,843.17 is: 23,737.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.69 : 33,606.25 = 15,843.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.69/33,606.25 = 15,843.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.69x = 33,606.25 × 15,843.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.69x = 532,429,531.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,429,531.81/22,429.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,737.71

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