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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,518.54, 33,740.91 and 15,912.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,518.54, 33,740.91 and 15,912.45 is: 23,842.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,518.54 : 33,740.91 = 15,912.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,518.54/33,740.91 = 15,912.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,518.54x = 33,740.91 × 15,912.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,518.54x = 536,900,543.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,900,543.33/22,518.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,842.60

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