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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,458.66, 33,687.99 and 15,417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,458.66, 33,687.99 and 15,417.32 is: 23,125.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,458.66 : 33,687.99 = 15,417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,458.66/33,687.99 = 15,417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,458.66x = 33,687.99 × 15,417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,458.66x = 519,378,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,378,353.55/22,458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,125.97

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