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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.24, 33,876.36 and 15,624.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.24, 33,876.36 and 15,624.84 is: 23,396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.24 : 33,876.36 = 15,624.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.24/33,876.36 = 15,624.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.24x = 33,876.36 × 15,624.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.24x = 529,312,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,312,704.78/22,623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,396.86

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