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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,230.28, 30,678.42 and 15,159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,230.28, 30,678.42 and 15,159.88 is: 20,921.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,230.28 : 30,678.42 = 15,159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,230.28/30,678.42 = 15,159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,230.28x = 30,678.42 × 15,159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,230.28x = 465,081,165.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,081,165.79/22,230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,921.07

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