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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,396.63, 33,594.95 and 15,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,396.63, 33,594.95 and 15,901.24 is: 23,851.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,396.63 : 33,594.95 = 15,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,396.63/33,594.95 = 15,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,396.63x = 33,594.95 × 15,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,396.63x = 534,201,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,201,362.74/22,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,851.86

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