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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,092.74, 30,456.78 and 15,794.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,092.74, 30,456.78 and 15,794.18 is: 21,773.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,092.74 : 30,456.78 = 15,794.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,092.74/30,456.78 = 15,794.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,092.74x = 30,456.78 × 15,794.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,092.74x = 481,039,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,039,865.54/22,092.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,773.66

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