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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,568.17, 33,904.16 and 15,919.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,568.17, 33,904.16 and 15,919.97 is: 23,916.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,568.17 : 33,904.16 = 15,919.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,568.17/33,904.16 = 15,919.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,568.17x = 33,904.16 × 15,919.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,568.17x = 539,753,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,753,265.49/22,568.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,916.57

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