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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,422.66, 30,910.95 and 15,687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,422.66, 30,910.95 and 15,687.42 is: 21,626.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,422.66 : 30,910.95 = 15,687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,422.66/30,910.95 = 15,687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,422.66x = 30,910.95 × 15,687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,422.66x = 484,913,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,913,055.25/22,422.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,626.03

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