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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,563.18, 33,850.26 and 15,912.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,563.18, 33,850.26 and 15,912.66 is: 23,872.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,563.18 : 33,850.26 = 15,912.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,563.18/33,850.26 = 15,912.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,563.18x = 33,850.26 × 15,912.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,563.18x = 538,647,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,647,678.29/22,563.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,872.86

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