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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,583.46, 31,170.36 and 15,030.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,583.46, 31,170.36 and 15,030.11 is: 20,745.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,583.46 : 31,170.36 = 15,030.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,583.46/31,170.36 = 15,030.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,583.46x = 31,170.36 × 15,030.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,583.46x = 468,493,939.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,493,939.54/22,583.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.00

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