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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.16, 30,502.30 and 15,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.16, 30,502.30 and 15,827.20 is: 21,833.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.16 : 30,502.30 = 15,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.16/30,502.30 = 15,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.16x = 30,502.30 × 15,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.16x = 482,766,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,766,002.56/22,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,833.59

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