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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,609.67, 33,907.58 and 15,634.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,609.67, 33,907.58 and 15,634.50 is: 23,446.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,609.67 : 33,907.58 = 15,634.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,609.67/33,907.58 = 15,634.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,609.67x = 33,907.58 × 15,634.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,609.67x = 530,127,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,127,981.34/22,609.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,446.96

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