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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,490.40, 33,735.60 and 15,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,490.40, 33,735.60 and 15,783.60 is: 23,675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,490.40 : 33,735.60 = 15,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,490.40/33,735.60 = 15,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,490.40x = 33,735.60 × 15,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,490.40x = 532,469,216.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,469,216.16/22,490.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,675.40

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