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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,474.60, 33,684.42 and 15,902.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,474.60, 33,684.42 and 15,902.68 is: 23,834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,474.60 : 33,684.42 = 15,902.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,474.60/33,684.42 = 15,902.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,474.60x = 33,684.42 × 15,902.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,474.60x = 535,672,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,672,552.25/22,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,834.58

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