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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,519.02, 33,766.35 and 15,958.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,519.02, 33,766.35 and 15,958.02 is: 23,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,519.02 : 33,766.35 = 15,958.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,519.02/33,766.35 = 15,958.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,519.02x = 33,766.35 × 15,958.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,519.02x = 538,844,088.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,844,088.63/22,519.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,928.40

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