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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,567.65, 33,856.03 and 15,551.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,567.65, 33,856.03 and 15,551.02 is: 23,329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,567.65 : 33,856.03 = 15,551.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,567.65/33,856.03 = 15,551.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,567.65x = 33,856.03 × 15,551.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,567.65x = 526,495,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,495,773.93/22,567.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,329.67

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