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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,450.62, 33,577.50 and 15,676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,450.62, 33,577.50 and 15,676.38 is: 23,445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,450.62 : 33,577.50 = 15,676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,450.62/33,577.50 = 15,676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,450.62x = 33,577.50 × 15,676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,450.62x = 526,373,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,373,649.45/22,450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,445.84

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