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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,338.76, 33,518.94 and 15,806.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,338.76, 33,518.94 and 15,806.92 is: 23,718.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,338.76 : 33,518.94 = 15,806.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,338.76/33,518.94 = 15,806.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,338.76x = 33,518.94 × 15,806.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,338.76x = 529,831,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,831,203.06/22,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,718.02

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