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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,613.88, 33,865.47 and 15,933.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,613.88, 33,865.47 and 15,933.97 is: 23,861.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,613.88 : 33,865.47 = 15,933.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,613.88/33,865.47 = 15,933.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,613.88x = 33,865.47 × 15,933.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,613.88x = 539,611,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,611,190.04/22,613.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,861.94

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