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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,565.34, 33,811.02 and 15,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,565.34, 33,811.02 and 15,979.70 is: 23,943.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,565.34 : 33,811.02 = 15,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,565.34/33,811.02 = 15,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,565.34x = 33,811.02 × 15,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,565.34x = 540,289,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,289,956.29/22,565.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,943.36

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