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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.64, 33,975.78 and 15,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.64, 33,975.78 and 15,250.68 is: 22,852.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.64 : 33,975.78 = 15,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.64/33,975.78 = 15,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.64x = 33,975.78 × 15,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.64x = 518,153,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,153,748.53/22,673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,852.69

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