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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,631.52, 33,965.52 and 15,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,631.52, 33,965.52 and 15,607.20 is: 23,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,631.52 : 33,965.52 = 15,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,631.52/33,965.52 = 15,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,631.52x = 33,965.52 × 15,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,631.52x = 530,106,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,106,663.74/22,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,423.38

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