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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,660.20, 33,955.65 and 15,237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,660.20, 33,955.65 and 15,237.14 is: 22,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,660.20 : 33,955.65 = 15,237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,660.20/33,955.65 = 15,237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,660.20x = 33,955.65 × 15,237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,660.20x = 517,386,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,386,823.06/22,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.40

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