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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,573.95, 33,912.81 and 15,925.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,573.95, 33,912.81 and 15,925.74 is: 23,925.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,573.95 : 33,912.81 = 15,925.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,573.95/33,912.81 = 15,925.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,573.95x = 33,912.81 × 15,925.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,573.95x = 540,086,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,086,594.73/22,573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,925.21

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