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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,580.48, 31,166.28 and 15,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,580.48, 31,166.28 and 15,027.14 is: 20,740.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,580.48 : 31,166.28 = 15,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,580.48/31,166.28 = 15,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,580.48x = 31,166.28 × 15,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,580.48x = 468,339,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,339,897.01/22,580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.92

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