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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,512.93, 31,038.98 and 15,427.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,512.93, 31,038.98 and 15,427.05 is: 21,269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,512.93 : 31,038.98 = 15,427.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,512.93/31,038.98 = 15,427.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,512.93x = 31,038.98 × 15,427.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,512.93x = 478,839,819.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,839,819.27/22,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,269.55

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