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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,465.22, 50,222.07 and 15,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,465.22, 50,222.07 and 15,934.90 is: 23,913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,465.22 : 50,222.07 = 15,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,465.22/50,222.07 = 15,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,465.22x = 50,222.07 × 15,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,465.22x = 800,283,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,283,663.24/33,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.89

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