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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.76, 30,613.08 and 15,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.76, 30,613.08 and 15,109 is: 20,853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.76 : 30,613.08 = 15,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.76/30,613.08 = 15,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.76x = 30,613.08 × 15,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.76x = 462,533,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,533,025.72/22,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.83

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