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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,545.28, 33,809.28 and 15,598.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,545.28, 33,809.28 and 15,598.72 is: 23,392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,545.28 : 33,809.28 = 15,598.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,545.28/33,809.28 = 15,598.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,545.28x = 33,809.28 × 15,598.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,545.28x = 527,381,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,381,492.12/22,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,392.10

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