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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,608.17, 33,905.33 and 15,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,608.17, 33,905.33 and 15,633 is: 23,444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,608.17 : 33,905.33 = 15,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,608.17/33,905.33 = 15,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,608.17x = 33,905.33 × 15,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,608.17x = 530,041,945.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,041,945.73/22,608.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,444.71

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