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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,394.20, 33,664.20 and 15,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,394.20, 33,664.20 and 15,865.60 is: 23,850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,394.20 : 33,664.20 = 15,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,394.20/33,664.20 = 15,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,394.20x = 33,664.20 × 15,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,394.20x = 534,102,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,102,731.52/22,394.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,850.05

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