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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,382.91, 33,536.67 and 15,776.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,382.91, 33,536.67 and 15,776.94 is: 23,638.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,382.91 : 33,536.67 = 15,776.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,382.91/33,536.67 = 15,776.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,382.91x = 33,536.67 × 15,776.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,382.91x = 529,106,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,106,030.39/22,382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,638.84

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