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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,092.74, 30,496.86 and 15,023.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,092.74, 30,496.86 and 15,023.46 is: 20,738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,092.74 : 30,496.86 = 15,023.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,092.74/30,496.86 = 15,023.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,092.74x = 30,496.86 × 15,023.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,092.74x = 458,168,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,168,356.34/22,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.42

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