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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,600.14, 33,905.86 and 15,949.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,600.14, 33,905.86 and 15,949.62 is: 23,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,600.14 : 33,905.86 = 15,949.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,600.14/33,905.86 = 15,949.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,600.14x = 33,905.86 × 15,949.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,600.14x = 540,785,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,785,670.49/22,600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,928.42

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