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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,361.57, 33,543.38 and 15,816.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,361.57, 33,543.38 and 15,816.97 is: 23,726.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,361.57 : 33,543.38 = 15,816.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,361.57/33,543.38 = 15,816.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,361.57x = 33,543.38 × 15,816.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,361.57x = 530,554,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,554,635.16/22,361.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,726.18

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