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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,577.51, 31,162.13 and 15,024.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,577.51, 31,162.13 and 15,024.14 is: 20,736.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,577.51 : 31,162.13 = 15,024.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,577.51/31,162.13 = 15,024.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,577.51x = 31,162.13 × 15,024.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,577.51x = 468,183,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,183,972.89/22,577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.75

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