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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,487.52, 33,709.57 and 15,093.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,487.52, 33,709.57 and 15,093.95 is: 22,626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,487.52 : 33,709.57 = 15,093.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,487.52/33,709.57 = 15,093.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,487.52x = 33,709.57 × 15,093.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,487.52x = 508,810,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,810,357.82/22,487.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,626.34

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