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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,456.04, 30,954.06 and 15,370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,456.04, 30,954.06 and 15,370.16 is: 21,186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,456.04 : 30,954.06 = 15,370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,456.04/30,954.06 = 15,370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,456.04x = 30,954.06 × 15,370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,456.04x = 475,768,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,768,854.85/22,456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,186.68

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