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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,083.96, 32,991.63 and 15,794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,083.96, 32,991.63 and 15,794.04 is: 23,595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,083.96 : 32,991.63 = 15,794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,083.96/32,991.63 = 15,794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,083.96x = 32,991.63 × 15,794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,083.96x = 521,071,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,071,123.89/22,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,595.00

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