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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,206.96, 30,670.80 and 15,121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,206.96, 30,670.80 and 15,121.08 is: 20,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,206.96 : 30,670.80 = 15,121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,206.96/30,670.80 = 15,121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,206.96x = 30,670.80 × 15,121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,206.96x = 463,775,620.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,775,620.46/22,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,884.25

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