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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.00, 32,977.73 and 15,738.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.00, 32,977.73 and 15,738.17 is: 23,580.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.00 : 32,977.73 = 15,738.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.00/32,977.73 = 15,738.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.00x = 32,977.73 × 15,738.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.00x = 519,008,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,008,995.41/22,010.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,580.60

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