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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,599.38, 33,899.52 and 15,908.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,599.38, 33,899.52 and 15,908.51 is: 23,863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,599.38 : 33,899.52 = 15,908.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,599.38/33,899.52 = 15,908.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,599.38x = 33,899.52 × 15,908.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,599.38x = 539,290,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,290,852.92/22,599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,863.08

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