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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,357.65, 33,537.49 and 15,813.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,357.65, 33,537.49 and 15,813.05 is: 23,720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,357.65 : 33,537.49 = 15,813.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,357.65/33,537.49 = 15,813.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,357.65x = 33,537.49 × 15,813.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,357.65x = 530,330,006.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,330,006.24/22,357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,720.30

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