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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,357.05, 33,536.60 and 15,812.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,357.05, 33,536.60 and 15,812.45 is: 23,719.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,357.05 : 33,536.60 = 15,812.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,357.05/33,536.60 = 15,812.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,357.05x = 33,536.60 × 15,812.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,357.05x = 530,295,937.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,295,937.63/22,357.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,719.40

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