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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,567.65, 31,127.94 and 15,481.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,567.65, 31,127.94 and 15,481.77 is: 21,354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,567.65 : 31,127.94 = 15,481.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,567.65/31,127.94 = 15,481.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,567.65x = 31,127.94 × 15,481.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,567.65x = 481,915,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,915,607.65/22,567.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.27

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