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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,063.73, 30,396.43 and 15,337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,063.73, 30,396.43 and 15,337.65 is: 21,130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,063.73 : 30,396.43 = 15,337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,063.73/30,396.43 = 15,337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,063.73x = 30,396.43 × 15,337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,063.73x = 466,209,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,209,937.75/22,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.16

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