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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.40, 30,718.08 and 15,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.40, 30,718.08 and 15,205.20 is: 20,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.40 : 30,718.08 = 15,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.40/30,718.08 = 15,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.40x = 30,718.08 × 15,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.40x = 467,074,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,074,550.02/22,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,974.77

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