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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,472.54, 33,681.48 and 15,900.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,472.54, 33,681.48 and 15,900.62 is: 23,831.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,472.54 : 33,681.48 = 15,900.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,472.54/33,681.48 = 15,900.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,472.54x = 33,681.48 × 15,900.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,472.54x = 535,556,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,556,414.52/22,472.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,831.59

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