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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,567.46, 31,110.45 and 15,832.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,567.46, 31,110.45 and 15,832.22 is: 21,825.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,567.46 : 31,110.45 = 15,832.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,567.46/31,110.45 = 15,832.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,567.46x = 31,110.45 × 15,832.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,567.46x = 492,547,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,547,488.70/22,567.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,825.56

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