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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,515.88, 33,608.94 and 19,855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,515.88, 33,608.94 and 19,855.76 is: 29,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,515.88 : 33,608.94 = 19,855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,515.88/33,608.94 = 19,855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,515.88x = 33,608.94 × 19,855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,515.88x = 667,331,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,331,204.98/22,515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,638.25

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