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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,541.68, 33,741.60 and 15,480.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,541.68, 33,741.60 and 15,480.34 is: 23,171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,541.68 : 33,741.60 = 15,480.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,541.68/33,741.60 = 15,480.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,541.68x = 33,741.60 × 15,480.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,541.68x = 522,331,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,331,440.14/22,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,171.81

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