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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.04, 30,432.24 and 15,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.04, 30,432.24 and 15,335.55 is: 21,169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.04 : 30,432.24 = 15,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.04/30,432.24 = 15,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.04x = 30,432.24 × 15,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.04x = 466,695,138.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,695,138.13/22,046.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,169.11

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