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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,498.02, 33,710.14 and 15,891.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,498.02, 33,710.14 and 15,891.92 is: 23,811.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,498.02 : 33,710.14 = 15,891.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,498.02/33,710.14 = 15,891.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,498.02x = 33,710.14 × 15,891.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,498.02x = 535,718,848.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,718,848.07/22,498.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,811.82

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