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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,572.93, 31,155.83 and 15,019.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,572.93, 31,155.83 and 15,019.58 is: 20,730.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,572.93 : 31,155.83 = 15,019.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,572.93/31,155.83 = 15,019.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,572.93x = 31,155.83 × 15,019.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,572.93x = 467,947,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,947,481.15/22,572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,730.47

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