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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,378.80, 33,568.20 and 15,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,378.80, 33,568.20 and 15,697.20 is: 23,545.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,378.80 : 33,568.20 = 15,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,378.80/33,568.20 = 15,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,378.80x = 33,568.20 × 15,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,378.80x = 526,926,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,926,749.04/22,378.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.80

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