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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,466.54, 33,672.48 and 15,894.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,466.54, 33,672.48 and 15,894.62 is: 23,822.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,466.54 : 33,672.48 = 15,894.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,466.54/33,672.48 = 15,894.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,466.54x = 33,672.48 × 15,894.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,466.54x = 535,211,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,211,274.06/22,466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,822.59

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