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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,163.24, 33,273.90 and 15,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,163.24, 33,273.90 and 15,592.52 is: 23,409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,163.24 : 33,273.90 = 15,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,163.24/33,273.90 = 15,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,163.24x = 33,273.90 × 15,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,163.24x = 518,823,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,823,951.23/22,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,409.21

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