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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,204.29, 30,606.33 and 15,031.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,204.29, 30,606.33 and 15,031.95 is: 20,720.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,204.29 : 30,606.33 = 15,031.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,204.29/30,606.33 = 15,031.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,204.29x = 30,606.33 × 15,031.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,204.29x = 460,072,822.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,072,822.24/22,204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.00

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