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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,012.80, 32,946.30 and 15,451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,012.80, 32,946.30 and 15,451.80 is: 23,126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,012.80 : 32,946.30 = 15,451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,012.80/32,946.30 = 15,451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,012.80x = 32,946.30 × 15,451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,012.80x = 509,079,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,079,638.34/22,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,126.53

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