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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,601.43, 33,913.08 and 15,591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,601.43, 33,913.08 and 15,591.96 is: 23,395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,601.43 : 33,913.08 = 15,591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,601.43/33,913.08 = 15,591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,601.43x = 33,913.08 × 15,591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,601.43x = 528,771,386.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,771,386.84/22,601.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,395.48

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