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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,569.40, 31,113.31 and 15,834.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,569.40, 31,113.31 and 15,834.16 is: 21,828.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,569.40 : 31,113.31 = 15,834.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,569.40/31,113.31 = 15,834.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,569.40x = 31,113.31 × 15,834.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,569.40x = 492,653,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,653,128.67/22,569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,828.37

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