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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,344.60, 33,527.84 and 15,812.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,344.60, 33,527.84 and 15,812.76 is: 23,726.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,344.60 : 33,527.84 = 15,812.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,344.60/33,527.84 = 15,812.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,344.60x = 33,527.84 × 15,812.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,344.60x = 530,167,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,167,687.24/22,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,726.88

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