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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,626.95, 33,940.35 and 15,504.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,626.95, 33,940.35 and 15,504.17 is: 23,256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,626.95 : 33,940.35 = 15,504.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,626.95/33,940.35 = 15,504.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,626.95x = 33,940.35 × 15,504.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,626.95x = 526,216,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,216,786.56/22,626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,256.20

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