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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.36, 30,553.20 and 15,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.36, 30,553.20 and 15,336 is: 21,171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.36 : 30,553.20 = 15,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.36/30,553.20 = 15,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.36x = 30,553.20 × 15,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.36x = 468,563,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,563,875.20/22,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.94

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