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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,563.36, 33,786.48 and 15,564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,563.36, 33,786.48 and 15,564.96 is: 23,307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,563.36 : 33,786.48 = 15,564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,563.36/33,786.48 = 15,564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,563.36x = 33,786.48 × 15,564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,563.36x = 525,885,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,885,209.74/22,563.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,307.04

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