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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167, 30,590.46 and 15,105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167, 30,590.46 and 15,105.72 is: 20,845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167 : 30,590.46 = 15,105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167/30,590.46 = 15,105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167x = 30,590.46 × 15,105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167x = 462,091,038.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,091,038.15/22,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,845.90

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