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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.92, 30,746.72 and 15,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.92, 30,746.72 and 15,204.24 is: 20,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.92 : 30,746.72 = 15,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.92/30,746.72 = 15,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.92x = 30,746.72 × 15,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.92x = 467,480,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,480,510.09/22,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,987.80

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