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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,565.03, 33,859.07 and 15,073.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,565.03, 33,859.07 and 15,073.71 is: 22,618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,565.03 : 33,859.07 = 15,073.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,565.03/33,859.07 = 15,073.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,565.03x = 33,859.07 × 15,073.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,565.03x = 510,381,726.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,381,726.68/22,565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,618.27

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