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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,349.68, 33,529.92 and 15,788.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,349.68, 33,529.92 and 15,788.56 is: 23,686.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,349.68 : 33,529.92 = 15,788.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,349.68/33,529.92 = 15,788.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,349.68x = 33,529.92 × 15,788.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,349.68x = 529,389,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,389,153.72/22,349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,686.65

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