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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,520.58, 33,759 and 15,127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,520.58, 33,759 and 15,127.08 is: 22,675.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,520.58 : 33,759 = 15,127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,520.58/33,759 = 15,127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,520.58x = 33,759 × 15,127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,520.58x = 510,675,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,675,093.72/22,520.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,675.93

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