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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,626.23, 33,883.92 and 15,946.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,626.23, 33,883.92 and 15,946.29 is: 23,880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,626.23 : 33,883.92 = 15,946.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,626.23/33,883.92 = 15,946.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,626.23x = 33,883.92 × 15,946.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,626.23x = 540,322,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,322,814.66/22,626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,880.38

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