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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,518.27, 33,765.23 and 15,957.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,518.27, 33,765.23 and 15,957.27 is: 23,927.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,518.27 : 33,765.23 = 15,957.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,518.27/33,765.23 = 15,957.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,518.27x = 33,765.23 × 15,957.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,518.27x = 538,800,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,800,811.94/22,518.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,927.27

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