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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,367.61, 33,562.35 and 15,835.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,367.61, 33,562.35 and 15,835.77 is: 23,761.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,367.61 : 33,562.35 = 15,835.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,367.61/33,562.35 = 15,835.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,367.61x = 33,562.35 × 15,835.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,367.61x = 531,485,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,485,655.26/22,367.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,761.40

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