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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,210.24, 30,607.95 and 15,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,210.24, 30,607.95 and 15,911.68 is: 21,927.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,210.24 : 30,607.95 = 15,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,210.24/30,607.95 = 15,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,210.24x = 30,607.95 × 15,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,210.24x = 487,023,905.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,023,905.86/22,210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,927.90

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