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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,524.51, 33,792.27 and 15,873.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,524.51, 33,792.27 and 15,873.99 is: 23,814.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,524.51 : 33,792.27 = 15,873.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,524.51/33,792.27 = 15,873.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,524.51x = 33,792.27 × 15,873.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,524.51x = 536,418,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,418,156.06/22,524.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,814.86

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