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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,473.60, 33,682.92 and 15,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,473.60, 33,682.92 and 15,901.68 is: 23,833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,473.60 : 33,682.92 = 15,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,473.60/33,682.92 = 15,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,473.60x = 33,682.92 × 15,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,473.60x = 535,615,015.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,615,015.31/22,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,833.08

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