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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,612.66, 33,912.08 and 15,637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,612.66, 33,912.08 and 15,637.50 is: 23,451.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,612.66 : 33,912.08 = 15,637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,612.66/33,912.08 = 15,637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,612.66x = 33,912.08 × 15,637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,612.66x = 530,300,151
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,300,151/22,612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,451.47

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