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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,274.82, 30,762.90 and 15,136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,274.82, 30,762.90 and 15,136.56 is: 20,904.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,274.82 : 30,762.90 = 15,136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,274.82/30,762.90 = 15,136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,274.82x = 30,762.90 × 15,136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,274.82x = 465,644,481.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,644,481.62/22,274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,904.52

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