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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,575.95, 33,915.81 and 15,927.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,575.95, 33,915.81 and 15,927.74 is: 23,928.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,575.95 : 33,915.81 = 15,927.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,575.95/33,915.81 = 15,927.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,575.95x = 33,915.81 × 15,927.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,575.95x = 540,202,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,202,203.57/22,575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,928.22

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