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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,410.20, 33,688.20 and 15,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,410.20, 33,688.20 and 15,881.60 is: 23,874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,410.20 : 33,688.20 = 15,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,410.20/33,688.20 = 15,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,410.20x = 33,688.20 × 15,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,410.20x = 535,022,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,022,517.12/22,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,874.06

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