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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,562.34, 33,806.52 and 15,976.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,562.34, 33,806.52 and 15,976.70 is: 23,938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,562.34 : 33,806.52 = 15,976.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,562.34/33,806.52 = 15,976.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,562.34x = 33,806.52 × 15,976.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,562.34x = 540,116,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,116,628.08/22,562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,938.86

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