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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,574.95, 33,914.31 and 15,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,574.95, 33,914.31 and 15,926.74 is: 23,926.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,574.95 : 33,914.31 = 15,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,574.95/33,914.31 = 15,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,574.95x = 33,914.31 × 15,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,574.95x = 540,144,397.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,144,397.65/22,574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,926.72

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