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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.39, 33,951.50 and 15,915.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.39, 33,951.50 and 15,915.78 is: 23,885.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.39 : 33,951.50 = 15,915.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.39/33,951.50 = 15,915.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.39x = 33,951.50 × 15,915.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.39x = 540,364,644.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,364,644.46/22,623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,885.22

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