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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.72, 30,590.28 and 15,106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.72, 30,590.28 and 15,106.32 is: 20,837.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.72 : 30,590.28 = 15,106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.72/30,590.28 = 15,106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.72x = 30,590.28 × 15,106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.72x = 462,106,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,106,558.57/22,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.46

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