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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,269.60, 30,696.36 and 15,097.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,269.60, 30,696.36 and 15,097.32 is: 20,810.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,269.60 : 30,696.36 = 15,097.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,269.60/30,696.36 = 15,097.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,269.60x = 30,696.36 × 15,097.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,269.60x = 463,432,769.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,432,769.76/22,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,810.11

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