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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,340.61, 33,521.85 and 15,808.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,340.61, 33,521.85 and 15,808.77 is: 23,720.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,340.61 : 33,521.85 = 15,808.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,340.61/33,521.85 = 15,808.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,340.61x = 33,521.85 × 15,808.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,340.61x = 529,939,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,939,216.62/22,340.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,720.89

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