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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,572.45, 33,910.56 and 15,924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,572.45, 33,910.56 and 15,924.24 is: 23,922.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,572.45 : 33,910.56 = 15,924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,572.45/33,910.56 = 15,924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,572.45x = 33,910.56 × 15,924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,572.45x = 539,999,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,999,895.97/22,572.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.96

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