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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,666.95, 33,965.78 and 15,243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,666.95, 33,965.78 and 15,243.93 is: 22,842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,666.95 : 33,965.78 = 15,243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,666.95/33,965.78 = 15,243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,666.95x = 33,965.78 × 15,243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,666.95x = 517,771,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,771,896.50/22,666.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,842.59

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