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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,587.36, 33,881.12 and 15,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,587.36, 33,881.12 and 15,993.60 is: 23,990.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,587.36 : 33,881.12 = 15,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,587.36/33,881.12 = 15,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,587.36x = 33,881.12 × 15,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,587.36x = 541,881,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,881,080.83/22,587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,990.46

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