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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,573.03, 31,161.63 and 15,031.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,573.03, 31,161.63 and 15,031.93 is: 20,751.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,573.03 : 31,161.63 = 15,031.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,573.03/31,161.63 = 15,031.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,573.03x = 31,161.63 × 15,031.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,573.03x = 468,419,440.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,419,440.85/22,573.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,751.29

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