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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.08, 30,327.78 and 15,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.08, 30,327.78 and 15,708.52 is: 21,647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.08 : 30,327.78 = 15,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.08/30,327.78 = 15,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.08x = 30,327.78 × 15,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.08x = 476,404,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,404,538.69/22,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,647.79

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