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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,373.31, 33,560.99 and 15,828.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,373.31, 33,560.99 and 15,828.75 is: 23,743.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,373.31 : 33,560.99 = 15,828.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,373.31/33,560.99 = 15,828.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,373.31x = 33,560.99 × 15,828.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,373.31x = 531,228,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,228,441.32/22,373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,743.85

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