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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,213.59, 33,325.85 and 15,652.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,213.59, 33,325.85 and 15,652.59 is: 23,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,213.59 : 33,325.85 = 15,652.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,213.59/33,325.85 = 15,652.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,213.59x = 33,325.85 × 15,652.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,213.59x = 521,635,788.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,635,788.19/22,213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,482.73

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