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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,234.96, 30,682.14 and 15,050.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,234.96, 30,682.14 and 15,050.32 is: 20,768.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,234.96 : 30,682.14 = 15,050.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,234.96/30,682.14 = 15,050.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,234.96x = 30,682.14 × 15,050.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,234.96x = 461,776,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,776,025.28/22,234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,768.02

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