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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,350.08, 30,838.82 and 15,185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,350.08, 30,838.82 and 15,185.67 is: 20,953.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,350.08 : 30,838.82 = 15,185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,350.08/30,838.82 = 15,185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,350.08x = 30,838.82 × 15,185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,350.08x = 468,308,067.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,308,067.78/22,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,953.31

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