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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,497.27, 31,059.50 and 15,434.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,497.27, 31,059.50 and 15,434.07 is: 21,308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,497.27 : 31,059.50 = 15,434.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,497.27/31,059.50 = 15,434.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,497.27x = 31,059.50 × 15,434.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,497.27x = 479,374,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,374,419.99/22,497.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,308.12

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