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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,327.34, 30,824.24 and 15,195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,327.34, 30,824.24 and 15,195.69 is: 20,978.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,327.34 : 30,824.24 = 15,195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,327.34/30,824.24 = 15,195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,327.34x = 30,824.24 × 15,195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,327.34x = 468,395,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,395,519.55/22,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,978.57

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