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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,524.48, 33,819.53 and 15,985.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,524.48, 33,819.53 and 15,985.35 is: 24,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,524.48 : 33,819.53 = 15,985.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,524.48/33,819.53 = 15,985.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,524.48x = 33,819.53 × 15,985.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,524.48x = 540,616,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,616,943.96/22,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.31

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