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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,213.92, 30,603.09 and 15,487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,213.92, 30,603.09 and 15,487.32 is: 21,336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,213.92 : 30,603.09 = 15,487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,213.92/30,603.09 = 15,487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,213.92x = 30,603.09 × 15,487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,213.92x = 473,959,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,959,847.82/22,213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,336.16

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