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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,358.65, 33,538.99 and 15,814.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,358.65, 33,538.99 and 15,814.05 is: 23,721.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,358.65 : 33,538.99 = 15,814.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,358.65/33,538.99 = 15,814.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,358.65x = 33,538.99 × 15,814.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,358.65x = 530,387,264.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,387,264.81/22,358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,721.79

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