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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,588.36, 33,882.62 and 15,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,588.36, 33,882.62 and 15,994.60 is: 23,991.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,588.36 : 33,882.62 = 15,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,588.36/33,882.62 = 15,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,588.36x = 33,882.62 × 15,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,588.36x = 541,938,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,938,953.85/22,588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,991.96

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