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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,561.59, 33,805.40 and 15,975.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,561.59, 33,805.40 and 15,975.95 is: 23,937.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,561.59 : 33,805.40 = 15,975.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,561.59/33,805.40 = 15,975.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,561.59x = 33,805.40 × 15,975.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,561.59x = 540,073,384.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,073,384.76/22,561.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,937.74

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