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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.20, 30,736.56 and 15,108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.20, 30,736.56 and 15,108.69 is: 20,842.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.20 : 30,736.56 = 15,108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.20/30,736.56 = 15,108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.20x = 30,736.56 × 15,108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.20x = 464,389,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,389,156.71/22,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.20

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