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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.76, 30,617.22 and 15,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.76, 30,617.22 and 15,112 is: 20,857.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.76 : 30,617.22 = 15,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.76/30,617.22 = 15,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.76x = 30,617.22 × 15,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.76x = 462,687,428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,687,428.64/22,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,857.97

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