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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,546.65, 33,825.48 and 15,896.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,546.65, 33,825.48 and 15,896.13 is: 23,848.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,546.65 : 33,825.48 = 15,896.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,546.65/33,825.48 = 15,896.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,546.65x = 33,825.48 × 15,896.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,546.65x = 537,694,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,694,227.39/22,546.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,848.08

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