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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,192.83, 30,583.71 and 15,894.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,192.83, 30,583.71 and 15,894.27 is: 21,903.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,192.83 : 30,583.71 = 15,894.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,192.83/30,583.71 = 15,894.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,192.83x = 30,583.71 × 15,894.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,192.83x = 486,105,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,105,744.34/22,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,903.73

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