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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,345.67, 30,849.91 and 15,549.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,345.67, 30,849.91 and 15,549.57 is: 21,467.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,345.67 : 30,849.91 = 15,549.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,345.67/30,849.91 = 15,549.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,345.67x = 30,849.91 × 15,549.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,345.67x = 479,702,883.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,702,883.63/22,345.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,467.37

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