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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,583.56, 33,787.84 and 15,152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,583.56, 33,787.84 and 15,152.64 is: 22,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,583.56 : 33,787.84 = 15,152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,583.56/33,787.84 = 15,152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,583.56x = 33,787.84 × 15,152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,583.56x = 511,974,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,974,975.90/22,583.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,670.25

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