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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.34, 30,616.86 and 15,497.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.34, 30,616.86 and 15,497.74 is: 21,350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.34 : 30,616.86 = 15,497.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.34/30,616.86 = 15,497.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.34x = 30,616.86 × 15,497.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.34x = 474,492,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,492,135.90/22,224.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.11

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