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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,465.10, 33,670.32 and 15,893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,465.10, 33,670.32 and 15,893.18 is: 23,820.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,465.10 : 33,670.32 = 15,893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,465.10/33,670.32 = 15,893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,465.10x = 33,670.32 × 15,893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,465.10x = 535,128,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,128,456.42/22,465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,820.44

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