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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,261.06, 30,706.05 and 15,544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,261.06, 30,706.05 and 15,544.18 is: 21,441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,261.06 : 30,706.05 = 15,544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,261.06/30,706.05 = 15,544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,261.06x = 30,706.05 × 15,544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,261.06x = 477,300,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,300,368.29/22,261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,441.04

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