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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,098.32, 30,461.08 and 15,012.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,098.32, 30,461.08 and 15,012.44 is: 20,693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,098.32 : 30,461.08 = 15,012.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,098.32/30,461.08 = 15,012.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,098.32x = 30,461.08 × 15,012.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,098.32x = 457,295,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,295,135.84/22,098.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.66

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