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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,011.95, 30,390.99 and 15,652.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,011.95, 30,390.99 and 15,652.64 is: 21,610.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,011.95 : 30,390.99 = 15,652.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,011.95/30,390.99 = 15,652.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,011.95x = 30,390.99 × 15,652.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,011.95x = 475,699,225.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,699,225.71/22,011.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,610.95

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