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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,389.08, 30,896.52 and 15,315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,389.08, 30,896.52 and 15,315.26 is: 21,134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,389.08 : 30,896.52 = 15,315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,389.08/30,896.52 = 15,315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,389.08x = 30,896.52 × 15,315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,389.08x = 473,188,236.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,188,236.90/22,389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,134.78

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