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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,433.68, 33,612.26 and 15,847.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,433.68, 33,612.26 and 15,847.18 is: 23,743.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,433.68 : 33,612.26 = 15,847.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,433.68/33,612.26 = 15,847.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,433.68x = 33,612.26 × 15,847.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,433.68x = 532,659,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,659,534.43/22,433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,743.74

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