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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.57, 30,532.70 and 15,682.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.57, 30,532.70 and 15,682.91 is: 21,616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.57 : 30,532.70 = 15,682.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.57/30,532.70 = 15,682.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.57x = 30,532.70 × 15,682.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.57x = 478,841,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,841,355.08/22,151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,616.59

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