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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,525.03, 33,793.04 and 15,874.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,525.03, 33,793.04 and 15,874.49 is: 23,815.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,525.03 : 33,793.04 = 15,874.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,525.03/33,793.04 = 15,874.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,525.03x = 33,793.04 × 15,874.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,525.03x = 536,447,275.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,447,275.55/22,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,815.61

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