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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,584.08, 31,139.16 and 15,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,584.08, 31,139.16 and 15,667.76 is: 21,602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,584.08 : 31,139.16 = 15,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,584.08/31,139.16 = 15,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,584.08x = 31,139.16 × 15,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,584.08x = 487,880,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,880,885.48/22,584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,602.87

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