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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,511.52, 33,755.13 and 15,950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,511.52, 33,755.13 and 15,950.52 is: 23,917.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,511.52 : 33,755.13 = 15,950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,511.52/33,755.13 = 15,950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,511.52x = 33,755.13 × 15,950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,511.52x = 538,411,876.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,411,876.17/22,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,917.17

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