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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,272.02, 30,707.06 and 15,906.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,272.02, 30,707.06 and 15,906.24 is: 21,930.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,272.02 : 30,707.06 = 15,906.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,272.02/30,707.06 = 15,906.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,272.02x = 30,707.06 × 15,906.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,272.02x = 488,433,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,433,866.05/22,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.38

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