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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,568.46, 31,111.83 and 15,833.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,568.46, 31,111.83 and 15,833.22 is: 21,826.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,568.46 : 31,111.83 = 15,833.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,568.46/31,111.83 = 15,833.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,568.46x = 31,111.83 × 15,833.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,568.46x = 492,600,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,600,448.99/22,568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,826.94

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