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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,462.54, 33,666.48 and 15,890.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,462.54, 33,666.48 and 15,890.62 is: 23,816.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,462.54 : 33,666.48 = 15,890.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,462.54/33,666.48 = 15,890.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,462.54x = 33,666.48 × 15,890.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,462.54x = 534,981,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,981,240.42/22,462.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,816.60

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