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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.95, 33,962.78 and 15,241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.95, 33,962.78 and 15,241.93 is: 22,839.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.95 : 33,962.78 = 15,241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.95/33,962.78 = 15,241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.95x = 33,962.78 × 15,241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.95x = 517,658,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,658,239.16/22,664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.59

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