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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,418.43, 33,590.73 and 15,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,418.43, 33,590.73 and 15,664.70 is: 23,471.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,418.43 : 33,590.73 = 15,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,418.43/33,590.73 = 15,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,418.43x = 33,590.73 × 15,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,418.43x = 526,188,724.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,188,724.99/22,418.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,471.26

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