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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,244.52, 30,709.81 and 15,448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,244.52, 30,709.81 and 15,448.62 is: 21,327.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,244.52 : 30,709.81 = 15,448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,244.52/30,709.81 = 15,448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,244.52x = 30,709.81 × 15,448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,244.52x = 474,424,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,424,184.96/22,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,327.69

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