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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,310.09, 33,423.77 and 15,971.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,310.09, 33,423.77 and 15,971.88 is: 23,928.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,310.09 : 33,423.77 = 15,971.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,310.09/33,423.77 = 15,971.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,310.09x = 33,423.77 × 15,971.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,310.09x = 533,840,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,840,363.73/22,310.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,928.21

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