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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,079.52, 30,475.44 and 15,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,079.52, 30,475.44 and 15,366.24 is: 21,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,079.52 : 30,475.44 = 15,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,079.52/30,475.44 = 15,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,079.52x = 30,475.44 × 15,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,079.52x = 468,292,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,292,925.15/22,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,209.38

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