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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.24, 30,727.80 and 15,194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.24, 30,727.80 and 15,194.96 is: 20,969.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.24 : 30,727.80 = 15,194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.24/30,727.80 = 15,194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.24x = 30,727.80 × 15,194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.24x = 466,907,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,907,691.89/22,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.31

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