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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.71, 30,713.24 and 15,151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.71, 30,713.24 and 15,151.83 is: 20,926.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.71 : 30,713.24 = 15,151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.71/30,713.24 = 15,151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.71x = 30,713.24 × 15,151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.71x = 465,361,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,361,715.47/22,237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.69

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