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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,526.48, 33,822.52 and 15,987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,526.48, 33,822.52 and 15,987.36 is: 24,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,526.48 : 33,822.52 = 15,987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,526.48/33,822.52 = 15,987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,526.48x = 33,822.52 × 15,987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,526.48x = 540,732,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,732,803.35/22,526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.32

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