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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,298.92, 30,749.54 and 15,582.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,298.92, 30,749.54 and 15,582.10 is: 21,487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,298.92 : 30,749.54 = 15,582.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,298.92/30,749.54 = 15,582.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,298.92x = 30,749.54 × 15,582.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,298.92x = 479,142,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,142,407.23/22,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,487.25

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