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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430.70, 33,607.74 and 15,844.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430.70, 33,607.74 and 15,844.17 is: 23,739.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430.70 : 33,607.74 = 15,844.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430.70/33,607.74 = 15,844.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430.70x = 33,607.74 × 15,844.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430.70x = 532,486,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,486,745.88/22,430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,739.19

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