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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,344.63, 30,818.52 and 15,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,344.63, 30,818.52 and 15,180.08 is: 20,936.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,344.63 : 30,818.52 = 15,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,344.63/30,818.52 = 15,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,344.63x = 30,818.52 × 15,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,344.63x = 467,827,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,827,444.99/22,344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,936.91

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