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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,254.80, 33,387.60 and 15,693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,254.80, 33,387.60 and 15,693.80 is: 23,544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254.80 : 33,387.60 = 15,693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254.80/33,387.60 = 15,693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254.80x = 33,387.60 × 15,693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254.80x = 523,978,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,978,316.88/22,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,544.51

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