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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,570.26, 33,842.73 and 15,462.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,570.26, 33,842.73 and 15,462.53 is: 23,185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,570.26 : 33,842.73 = 15,462.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,570.26/33,842.73 = 15,462.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,570.26x = 33,842.73 × 15,462.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,570.26x = 523,294,227.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,294,227.91/22,570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,185.12

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