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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,588.78, 33,812.13 and 15,527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,588.78, 33,812.13 and 15,527.50 is: 23,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,588.78 : 33,812.13 = 15,527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,588.78/33,812.13 = 15,527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,588.78x = 33,812.13 × 15,527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,588.78x = 525,017,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,017,848.58/22,588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,242.42

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