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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,362.57, 33,544.88 and 15,817.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,362.57, 33,544.88 and 15,817.97 is: 23,727.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,362.57 : 33,544.88 = 15,817.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,362.57/33,544.88 = 15,817.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,362.57x = 33,544.88 × 15,817.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,362.57x = 530,611,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,611,905.49/22,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,727.68

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