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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,886.02, 30,227.85 and 15,944.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,886.02, 30,227.85 and 15,944.22 is: 22,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,886.02 : 30,227.85 = 15,944.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,886.02/30,227.85 = 15,944.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,886.02x = 30,227.85 × 15,944.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,886.02x = 481,959,490.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,959,490.53/21,886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,021.34

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