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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,417.35, 30,946.22 and 15,961.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,417.35, 30,946.22 and 15,961.18 is: 22,033.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,417.35 : 30,946.22 = 15,961.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,417.35/30,946.22 = 15,961.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,417.35x = 30,946.22 × 15,961.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,417.35x = 493,938,030.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,938,030.57/22,417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.73

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