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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,331.40, 22,979.10 and 15,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,331.40, 22,979.10 and 15,167.24 is: 22,733.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,331.40 : 22,979.10 = 15,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,331.40/22,979.10 = 15,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,331.40x = 22,979.10 × 15,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,331.40x = 348,529,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,529,524.68/15,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,733.05

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