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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,304.52, 30,775.54 and 15,139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,304.52, 30,775.54 and 15,139.96 is: 20,889.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,304.52 : 30,775.54 = 15,139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,304.52/30,775.54 = 15,139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,304.52x = 30,775.54 × 15,139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,304.52x = 465,940,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,940,444.58/22,304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,889.96

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