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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,359.84, 30,818.52 and 15,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,359.84, 30,818.52 and 15,273.96 is: 21,052.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,359.84 : 30,818.52 = 15,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,359.84/30,818.52 = 15,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,359.84x = 30,818.52 × 15,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,359.84x = 470,720,841.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,720,841.74/22,359.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,052.07

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