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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,544.09, 31,136.37 and 15,361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,544.09, 31,136.37 and 15,361.55 is: 21,216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,544.09 : 31,136.37 = 15,361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,544.09/31,136.37 = 15,361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,544.09x = 31,136.37 × 15,361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,544.09x = 478,302,904.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,302,904.57/22,544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,216.33

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