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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,368.06, 33,553.11 and 15,823.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,368.06, 33,553.11 and 15,823.50 is: 23,735.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,368.06 : 33,553.11 = 15,823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,368.06/33,553.11 = 15,823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,368.06x = 33,553.11 × 15,823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,368.06x = 530,927,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,927,636.09/22,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,735.97

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