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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,549.65, 33,829.98 and 15,899.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,549.65, 33,829.98 and 15,899.13 is: 23,852.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,549.65 : 33,829.98 = 15,899.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,549.65/33,829.98 = 15,899.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,549.65x = 33,829.98 × 15,899.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,549.65x = 537,867,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,867,249.92/22,549.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,852.58

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