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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.79, 30,551.98 and 15,450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.79, 30,551.98 and 15,450.25 is: 21,285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.79 : 30,551.98 = 15,450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.79/30,551.98 = 15,450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.79x = 30,551.98 × 15,450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.79x = 472,035,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,035,576.24/22,176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.12

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