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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,341.46, 30,786.70 and 15,950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,341.46, 30,786.70 and 15,950.02 is: 21,979.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,341.46 : 30,786.70 = 15,950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,341.46/30,786.70 = 15,950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,341.46x = 30,786.70 × 15,950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,341.46x = 491,048,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,048,480.73/22,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,979.25

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