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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,358.68, 33,543.42 and 15,797.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,358.68, 33,543.42 and 15,797.64 is: 23,700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,358.68 : 33,543.42 = 15,797.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,358.68/33,543.42 = 15,797.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,358.68x = 33,543.42 × 15,797.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,358.68x = 529,906,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,906,873.53/22,358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,700.28

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