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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.04, 30,704.10 and 15,974.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.04, 30,704.10 and 15,974.12 is: 22,029.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.04 : 30,704.10 = 15,974.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.04/30,704.10 = 15,974.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.04x = 30,704.10 × 15,974.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.04x = 490,470,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,470,977.89/22,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,029.74

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