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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,390.56, 33,586.92 and 15,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,390.56, 33,586.92 and 15,846 is: 23,769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,390.56 : 33,586.92 = 15,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,390.56/33,586.92 = 15,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,390.56x = 33,586.92 × 15,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,390.56x = 532,218,334.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,218,334.32/22,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,769.76

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