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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,523.52, 33,773.16 and 15,962.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,523.52, 33,773.16 and 15,962.52 is: 23,935.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,523.52 : 33,773.16 = 15,962.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,523.52/33,773.16 = 15,962.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,523.52x = 33,773.16 × 15,962.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,523.52x = 539,104,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,104,741.96/22,523.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,935.19

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