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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,362.41, 30,841.65 and 15,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,362.41, 30,841.65 and 15,180.52 is: 20,936.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,362.41 : 30,841.65 = 15,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,362.41/30,841.65 = 15,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,362.41x = 30,841.65 × 15,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,362.41x = 468,192,284.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,192,284.66/22,362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,936.58

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