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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.40, 30,607.11 and 15,017.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.40, 30,607.11 and 15,017.55 is: 20,716.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.40 : 30,607.11 = 15,017.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.40/30,607.11 = 15,017.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.40x = 30,607.11 × 15,017.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.40x = 459,643,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,643,804.78/22,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.43

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