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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,577.82, 31,126.59 and 15,024.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,577.82, 31,126.59 and 15,024.48 is: 20,713.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,577.82 : 31,126.59 = 15,024.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,577.82/31,126.59 = 15,024.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,577.82x = 31,126.59 × 15,024.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,577.82x = 467,660,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,660,828.92/22,577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.29

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