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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,469.10, 33,676.32 and 15,897.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,469.10, 33,676.32 and 15,897.18 is: 23,826.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,469.10 : 33,676.32 = 15,897.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,469.10/33,676.32 = 15,897.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,469.10x = 33,676.32 × 15,897.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,469.10x = 535,358,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,358,520.78/22,469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,826.43

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