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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,492.89, 33,668.58 and 15,431.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,492.89, 33,668.58 and 15,431.61 is: 23,098.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,492.89 : 33,668.58 = 15,431.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,492.89/33,668.58 = 15,431.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,492.89x = 33,668.58 × 15,431.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,492.89x = 519,560,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,560,395.81/22,492.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,098.87

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