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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,395.38, 33,593.07 and 15,899.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,395.38, 33,593.07 and 15,899.99 is: 23,849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,395.38 : 33,593.07 = 15,899.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,395.38/33,593.07 = 15,899.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,395.38x = 33,593.07 × 15,899.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,395.38x = 534,129,477.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,129,477.07/22,395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,849.99

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