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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,492.13, 33,667.46 and 15,430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,492.13, 33,667.46 and 15,430.86 is: 23,097.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,492.13 : 33,667.46 = 15,430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,492.13/33,667.46 = 15,430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,492.13x = 33,667.46 × 15,430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,492.13x = 519,517,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,517,861.82/22,492.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,097.76

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