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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,583.58, 31,170.51 and 15,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,583.58, 31,170.51 and 15,030.24 is: 20,745.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,583.58 : 31,170.51 = 15,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,583.58/31,170.51 = 15,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,583.58x = 31,170.51 × 15,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,583.58x = 468,500,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,500,246.22/22,583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.17

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