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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.52, 30,702.24 and 15,902.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.52, 30,702.24 and 15,902.73 is: 21,925.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.52 : 30,702.24 = 15,902.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.52/30,702.24 = 15,902.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.52x = 30,702.24 × 15,902.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.52x = 488,249,433.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,249,433.12/22,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,925.54

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