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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,522.24, 28,301.76 and 15,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,522.24, 28,301.76 and 15,230.24 is: 21,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,522.24 : 28,301.76 = 15,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,522.24/28,301.76 = 15,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,522.24x = 28,301.76 × 15,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,522.24x = 431,042,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,042,597.22/20,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.68

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