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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.96, 30,680.76 and 15,049.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.96, 30,680.76 and 15,049.32 is: 20,766.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.96 : 30,680.76 = 15,049.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.96/30,680.76 = 15,049.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.96x = 30,680.76 × 15,049.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.96x = 461,724,575.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,724,575.08/22,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.64

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