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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,269.02, 30,702.93 and 15,903.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,269.02, 30,702.93 and 15,903.23 is: 21,926.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,269.02 : 30,702.93 = 15,903.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,269.02/30,702.93 = 15,903.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,269.02x = 30,702.93 × 15,903.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,269.02x = 488,275,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,275,757.46/22,269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,926.23

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