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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,368.60, 33,552.90 and 15,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,368.60, 33,552.90 and 15,807.60 is: 23,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,368.60 : 33,552.90 = 15,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,368.60/33,552.90 = 15,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,368.60x = 33,552.90 × 15,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,368.60x = 530,390,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,390,822.04/22,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,711.40

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