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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,369.53, 33,555.32 and 15,824.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,369.53, 33,555.32 and 15,824.93 is: 23,738.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,369.53 : 33,555.32 = 15,824.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,369.53/33,555.32 = 15,824.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,369.53x = 33,555.32 × 15,824.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,369.53x = 531,010,343.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,010,343.23/22,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,738.11

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