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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.44, 30,589.44 and 15,106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.44, 30,589.44 and 15,106.56 is: 20,840.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.44 : 30,589.44 = 15,106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.44/30,589.44 = 15,106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.44x = 30,589.44 × 15,106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.44x = 462,101,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,101,210.73/22,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.30

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