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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,564.84, 33,810.27 and 15,979.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,564.84, 33,810.27 and 15,979.21 is: 23,942.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,564.84 : 33,810.27 = 15,979.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,564.84/33,810.27 = 15,979.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,564.84x = 33,810.27 × 15,979.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,564.84x = 540,261,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,261,235.44/22,564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,942.61

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