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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,514.27, 33,759.26 and 15,953.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,514.27, 33,759.26 and 15,953.27 is: 23,921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,514.27 : 33,759.26 = 15,953.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,514.27/33,759.26 = 15,953.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,514.27x = 33,759.26 × 15,953.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,514.27x = 538,570,510.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,570,510.01/22,514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,921.30

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