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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,433.70, 33,612.24 and 15,847.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,433.70, 33,612.24 and 15,847.17 is: 23,743.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,433.70 : 33,612.24 = 15,847.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,433.70/33,612.24 = 15,847.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,433.70x = 33,612.24 × 15,847.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,433.70x = 532,658,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,658,881.36/22,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,743.69

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