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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.10, 30,983.67 and 15,390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.10, 30,983.67 and 15,390.30 is: 21,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.10 : 30,983.67 = 15,390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.10/30,983.67 = 15,390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.10x = 30,983.67 × 15,390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.10x = 476,847,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,847,976.40/22,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,216.72

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