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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.12, 33,570.60 and 15,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.12, 33,570.60 and 15,841.28 is: 23,769.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.12 : 33,570.60 = 15,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.12/33,570.60 = 15,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.12x = 33,570.60 × 15,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.12x = 531,801,274.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,801,274.37/22,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,769.65

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