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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,377.12, 33,576.60 and 15,845.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,377.12, 33,576.60 and 15,845.28 is: 23,775.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,377.12 : 33,576.60 = 15,845.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,377.12/33,576.60 = 15,845.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,377.12x = 33,576.60 × 15,845.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,377.12x = 532,030,628.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,030,628.45/22,377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,775.65

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