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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,685.56, 33,961.80 and 15,907.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,685.56, 33,961.80 and 15,907.65 is: 23,814.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,685.56 : 33,961.80 = 15,907.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,685.56/33,961.80 = 15,907.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,685.56x = 33,961.80 × 15,907.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,685.56x = 540,252,178.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,252,178.42/22,685.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,814.81

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