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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,253.46, 30,734.97 and 15,167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,253.46, 30,734.97 and 15,167.58 is: 20,948.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,253.46 : 30,734.97 = 15,167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,253.46/30,734.97 = 15,167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,253.46x = 30,734.97 × 15,167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,253.46x = 466,175,116.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,175,116.27/22,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,948.43

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