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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,595.88, 33,894.32 and 15,905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,595.88, 33,894.32 and 15,905.04 is: 23,857.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,595.88 : 33,894.32 = 15,905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,595.88/33,894.32 = 15,905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,595.88x = 33,894.32 × 15,905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,595.88x = 539,090,515.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,090,515.37/22,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,857.91

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