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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.24, 33,918.42 and 15,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.24, 33,918.42 and 15,209.28 is: 22,802.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.24 : 33,918.42 = 15,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.24/33,918.42 = 15,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.24x = 33,918.42 × 15,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.24x = 515,874,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,874,746.94/22,623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.87

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