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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.08, 30,392.69 and 15,564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.08, 30,392.69 and 15,564.30 is: 21,467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.08 : 30,392.69 = 15,564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.08/30,392.69 = 15,564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.08x = 30,392.69 × 15,564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.08x = 473,040,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,040,867.15/22,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,467.63

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