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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,410.24, 30,873 and 15,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,410.24, 30,873 and 15,684 is: 21,606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,410.24 : 30,873 = 15,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,410.24/30,873 = 15,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,410.24x = 30,873 × 15,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,410.24x = 484,212,132
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,212,132/22,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,606.74

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