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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,044.96, 30,399.30 and 15,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,044.96, 30,399.30 and 15,338.16 is: 21,150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,044.96 : 30,399.30 = 15,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,044.96/30,399.30 = 15,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,044.96x = 30,399.30 × 15,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,044.96x = 466,269,327.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,269,327.29/22,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.84

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