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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.90, 30,654.72 and 15,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.90, 30,654.72 and 15,052.14 is: 20,764.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.90 : 30,654.72 = 15,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.90/30,654.72 = 15,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.90x = 30,654.72 × 15,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.90x = 461,419,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,419,137.10/22,221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.16

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