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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,279.02, 30,716.73 and 15,913.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,279.02, 30,716.73 and 15,913.23 is: 21,940.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,279.02 : 30,716.73 = 15,913.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,279.02/30,716.73 = 15,913.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,279.02x = 30,716.73 × 15,913.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,279.02x = 488,802,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,802,389.34/22,279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,940.03

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