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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,458.81, 33,673.20 and 15,800.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,458.81, 33,673.20 and 15,800.76 is: 23,690.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,458.81 : 33,673.20 = 15,800.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,458.81/33,673.20 = 15,800.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,458.81x = 33,673.20 × 15,800.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,458.81x = 532,062,151.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,062,151.63/22,458.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,690.58

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