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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,432.61, 30,968.06 and 15,299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,432.61, 30,968.06 and 15,299.55 is: 21,120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,432.61 : 30,968.06 = 15,299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,432.61/30,968.06 = 15,299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,432.61x = 30,968.06 × 15,299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,432.61x = 473,797,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,797,305.88/22,432.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,120.92

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