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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,613.66, 33,913.58 and 15,638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,613.66, 33,913.58 and 15,638.50 is: 23,452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,613.66 : 33,913.58 = 15,638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,613.66/33,913.58 = 15,638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,613.66x = 33,913.58 × 15,638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,613.66x = 530,357,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,357,520.83/22,613.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,452.97

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