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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,119.36, 30,555.68 and 15,401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,119.36, 30,555.68 and 15,401.63 is: 21,275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,119.36 : 30,555.68 = 15,401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,119.36/30,555.68 = 15,401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,119.36x = 30,555.68 × 15,401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,119.36x = 470,607,047.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,607,047.97/22,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,275.80

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