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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,513.77, 33,758.51 and 15,952.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,513.77, 33,758.51 and 15,952.77 is: 23,920.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,513.77 : 33,758.51 = 15,952.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,513.77/33,758.51 = 15,952.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,513.77x = 33,758.51 × 15,952.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,513.77x = 538,541,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,541,665.81/22,513.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,920.55

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