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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,293.74, 30,760.31 and 15,124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,293.74, 30,760.31 and 15,124.64 is: 20,868.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,293.74 : 30,760.31 = 15,124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,293.74/30,760.31 = 15,124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,293.74x = 30,760.31 × 15,124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,293.74x = 465,238,385.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,238,385.61/22,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.57

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