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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,088.83, 30,440.59 and 15,790.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,088.83, 30,440.59 and 15,790.27 is: 21,760.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,088.83 : 30,440.59 = 15,790.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,088.83/30,440.59 = 15,790.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,088.83x = 30,440.59 × 15,790.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,088.83x = 480,665,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,665,135.06/22,088.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,760.55

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