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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,492.96, 31,019.67 and 15,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,492.96, 31,019.67 and 15,333.58 is: 21,146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,492.96 : 31,019.67 = 15,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,492.96/31,019.67 = 15,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,492.96x = 31,019.67 × 15,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,492.96x = 475,642,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,642,591.52/22,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.29

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