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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,269.52, 30,703.62 and 15,903.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,269.52, 30,703.62 and 15,903.73 is: 21,926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,269.52 : 30,703.62 = 15,903.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,269.52/30,703.62 = 15,903.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,269.52x = 30,703.62 × 15,903.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,269.52x = 488,302,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,302,082.50/22,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,926.92

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