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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,138.40, 33,207.60 and 15,917.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,138.40, 33,207.60 and 15,917.60 is: 23,876.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,138.40 : 33,207.60 = 15,917.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,138.40/33,207.60 = 15,917.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,138.40x = 33,207.60 × 15,917.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,138.40x = 528,585,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,585,293.76/22,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,876.40

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