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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,383.82, 33,536.85 and 15,706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,383.82, 33,536.85 and 15,706.18 is: 23,531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,383.82 : 33,536.85 = 15,706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,383.82/33,536.85 = 15,706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,383.82x = 33,536.85 × 15,706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,383.82x = 526,735,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,735,802.73/22,383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,531.99

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