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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,525.20, 33,787.80 and 15,526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,525.20, 33,787.80 and 15,526.80 is: 23,290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,525.20 : 33,787.80 = 15,526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,525.20/33,787.80 = 15,526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,525.20x = 33,787.80 × 15,526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,525.20x = 524,616,413.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,616,413.04/22,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,290.20

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