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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,498.56, 33,740.64 and 15,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,498.56, 33,740.64 and 15,552 is: 23,323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,498.56 : 33,740.64 = 15,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,498.56/33,740.64 = 15,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,498.56x = 33,740.64 × 15,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,498.56x = 524,734,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,734,433.28/22,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,323.02

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