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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.60, 33,270.60 and 15,608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.60, 33,270.60 and 15,608.60 is: 23,424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.60 : 33,270.60 = 15,608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.60/33,270.60 = 15,608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.60x = 33,270.60 × 15,608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.60x = 519,307,487.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,307,487.16/22,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,424.31

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