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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,521.36, 31,050.32 and 15,435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,521.36, 31,050.32 and 15,435.12 is: 21,280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,521.36 : 31,050.32 = 15,435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,521.36/31,050.32 = 15,435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,521.36x = 31,050.32 × 15,435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,521.36x = 479,265,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,265,415.24/22,521.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,280.48

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