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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,321.53, 33,487.92 and 15,760.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,321.53, 33,487.92 and 15,760.53 is: 23,644.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,321.53 : 33,487.92 = 15,760.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,321.53/33,487.92 = 15,760.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,321.53x = 33,487.92 × 15,760.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,321.53x = 527,787,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,787,367.80/22,321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,644.77

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