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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.20, 33,632.70 and 15,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.20, 33,632.70 and 15,844.60 is: 23,818.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.20 : 33,632.70 = 15,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.20/33,632.70 = 15,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.20x = 33,632.70 × 15,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.20x = 532,896,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,896,678.42/22,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,818.53

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