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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.84, 30,842.02 and 15,290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.84, 30,842.02 and 15,290.92 is: 21,075.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.84 : 30,842.02 = 15,290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.84/30,842.02 = 15,290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.84x = 30,842.02 × 15,290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.84x = 471,602,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,602,860.46/22,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,075.49

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