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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,512.52, 33,756.63 and 15,951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,512.52, 33,756.63 and 15,951.52 is: 23,918.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,512.52 : 33,756.63 = 15,951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,512.52/33,756.63 = 15,951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,512.52x = 33,756.63 × 15,951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,512.52x = 538,469,558.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,469,558.58/22,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,918.67

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