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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,666.24, 33,982.98 and 15,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,666.24, 33,982.98 and 15,252.28 is: 22,867.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,666.24 : 33,982.98 = 15,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,666.24/33,982.98 = 15,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,666.24x = 33,982.98 × 15,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,666.24x = 518,317,926.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,317,926.19/22,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,867.40

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