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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,624.51, 33,953.19 and 15,916.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,624.51, 33,953.19 and 15,916.90 is: 23,886.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,624.51 : 33,953.19 = 15,916.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,624.51/33,953.19 = 15,916.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,624.51x = 33,953.19 × 15,916.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,624.51x = 540,429,529.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,429,529.91/22,624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,886.91

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