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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,583.80, 31,132.98 and 15,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,583.80, 31,132.98 and 15,848.44 is: 21,847.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,583.80 : 31,132.98 = 15,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,583.80/31,132.98 = 15,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,583.80x = 31,132.98 × 15,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,583.80x = 493,409,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,409,165.55/22,583.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,847.92

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