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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,360.57, 33,541.88 and 15,815.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,360.57, 33,541.88 and 15,815.97 is: 23,724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,360.57 : 33,541.88 = 15,815.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,360.57/33,541.88 = 15,815.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,360.57x = 33,541.88 × 15,815.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,360.57x = 530,497,288.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,497,288.74/22,360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,724.68

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