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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430.18, 33,607.01 and 15,843.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430.18, 33,607.01 and 15,843.68 is: 23,738.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430.18 : 33,607.01 = 15,843.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430.18/33,607.01 = 15,843.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430.18x = 33,607.01 × 15,843.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430.18x = 532,458,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,458,712.20/22,430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,738.49

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