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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,685.06, 33,961.05 and 15,907.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,685.06, 33,961.05 and 15,907.14 is: 23,814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,685.06 : 33,961.05 = 15,907.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,685.06/33,961.05 = 15,907.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,685.06x = 33,961.05 × 15,907.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,685.06x = 540,223,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,223,227.67/22,685.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,814.06

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